10th month and a secret.

To my funny and gentle giant, now that you have turned 10 months old, let me tell you how you've brought happiness to Daddy, Julia and Mama. 

Let me begin by saying how I love mornings when you wake up and bury your face next to mine, flashing me the sweetest smile, a mother's console to a long night's weariness. And then you go ahead and leap forward and check on Julia which is situated on my other side and patiently you try to figure out if she's asleep or awake. When Julia is in her sleep, I always tell you not to bother her so she gets her dose of sleep. So instead, you crawl down and slowly let yourself go down to where Daddy sleeps. How delighted you are when Daddy affirms your presence! 

I am so proud to tell you that in 10 months, you've learned and love to walk on your own. You are such a strong baby and I know in time you'll be able to do more. The world is beautiful and you too will experience it soon. I pray that time will slow down a bit- for you to fully appreciate the way it goes.

Let me tell you a big secret now...

When you were just 7 months old, mama found out that you were going to be a big sister. I honestly feel at times that I am maybe a tad selfish being pregnant while you are still a baby. But because you've grown up to be quite a joyful surprise I know that everything's going to be okay. That you and Julia will understand in time and eventually help mama out with your little sister. Yes, Sabel, you are going to have a little sister soon. 

Please be good to Mama at all times and I pray for your understanding and patience now that I'm pregnant. It won't be easy but seeing you and Julia makes me a proud Mama knowing it's worth it all. 

I love you, Belly!

Mama 

To the sweetest baby on your 6th month.

My dearest Sabel, as I scribble on this note, you are lying comfortably on my chest. And believe me, we can go as much time as you need to my little girl. With a loud burp that you just let out, I know a few minutes is on till I put you down beside me to sleep. But right now, let me hold you a little bit longer. Let me surrender to your sweet smell of a baby. Let me sink in to your breath that smells like milk. Let me surround you with my warmth as I embrace you closer. I know time will go by very fast and before long, you'll be so big, you might not want me holding you like this. 

All I need is this very moment to feel you. You are such a good baby Sabel. You've are the most patient human  I've ever met. I hope you will remain to have that virtue with you as you journey through life. You will need it always.

Sabel, Mama is so proud of you, as you turn 6 months old you've done so many wonderful things already. 

You are such a big eater and I giggle every time you crave for more. 

You've tried quite a handful of veggies and fruits already. Let me tell you what your happy tummy has been grinding this past few weeks; squash, carrots, potatoes, malunggay leaves, sayote, green peas, avocado, banana, Apple, pear, papaya, white rice, chicken liver and oatmeal. I know in time we can have more and I'm so happy you love what you eat. 

I simply cannot wait for you to walk and run so you can play in the garden with your sister. It would be nice to hold you and your sister hand in hand as we go for our daily paseo. The many places we can go and the many things we shall do together excites me so much. 

And as I end this note, I caught you smiling in your sleep, a lot of times successively. They say, when babies smile in their sleep it is because their angel is playing with them. Yet, you who's awake or asleep smile almost every second and that's the most wonderful thing about you. Maybe God has sent me one of His angels to remind me the goodness of this world. To inspire me to become a good mother and a better person.

Thank you Sabel for being the sweetest baby in the world! Your Daddy, Julia and I are so lucky to have you.