Letters to Ameline

Dear Ameline,

You are 5 months old today. How much you've grown ever since you entered our world.

When you first emerged from Mummy's tummy, you wailed without even waiting for the doctor to hit you. To me, that was the sweetest sound I've ever heard. To me, you were tiny but perfect. Little did I know that you had already wrapped me around your tiny finger.

We tried breast-feeding you, but you sucked so hard till it was too painful for Mummy. We had to resort to pumping breast milk out and feeding you through the bottle. I guess it worked out in the end, as Mummy could go to work smoothly when her maternity leave was over. You had lots of guests coming over to visit you and Mummy. All of them said the same thing: How cute you were and that you had so much hair. ^_^

After one month, we had your first month celebration. We had lots of relatives and friends coming over. You slept through most of the day and our friends took turns to come into your room to see you. Your beautiful hair created envy among the new mothers. :)

Mummy handled herself and looked after you very well when the confinement nanny left. She took plenty of pictures and you always frowned, as if you were trying hard to understand us and the world around you. When we found ways to amuse you, you always had a ready smile. You seemed to prefer being carried upright, instead of lying down in the typical fashion. People always commented that your spine was still developing, but you turned out fine. :)

When you were two and three months old, I had to fly for business a few times. I missed you and Mummy terribly when I was overseas. Luckily for us, you didn't have colic and were only cranky when you were hungry, sleepy or your diapers were soiled. You also slept throughout the night, so we were thankful for our much needed sleep. You had strong legs and always kicked out in excitement, just like when you were in Mummy's tummy. When you had your first injections, you didn't cry much. Your Mummy and I were so proud of brave little you. ^_^

When you were four months old, I had to fly overseas for four weeks. Mummy looked after you by herself and I was so proud of her that she did it without complaints. She brought you wherever she went and even shopping. Whenever you sat in the car or were in the stroller, you feel asleep quickly due to the soothing vibrations. You flipped over by yourself one day and I was so happy when Mummy told me the good news. When I finally flew home, I carried you and you fell asleep in my arms. It was one of the perfect moments in my life.

Your hair still keeps growing beautifully and you are still a happy baby. Mummy and I love you a lot and look forward to our future together. :)