To my dearest Matilda x

Dear Matilda,

I can't believe you are now a month old. The last time I wrote you a letter, you were still in my tummy and we were getting close to meeting you. It's been almost a month since I first held you in my arms, the best moment of my life. Since that day, you have already changed from a teeny tiny newborn to a baby who has such a wonderful personality, is growing bigger by the day and loves to be cuddled by her mummy and daddy.

So far motherhood has been both incredibly tough and rewarding-we hate seeing you crying in pain with your colic every evening and wish there was more we could do. Just know it won't last forever and hopefully soon we can have an evening together where you are happy and we can play and have lots of fun! Our mornings together are our special time, you have started to enjoy a bit of tummy time and you cringe when I try to kiss you. I love singing to you and sometimes I think you prefer certain types of music to others. You always seem settled when Mozart is on but One Direction...well, that is a different story! I guess Daddy would say you actually have good taste.

You are changing on a daily basis my Tilly bear. Sometimes I think you look just like me but other days I really see Daddy in you. We have taken you out to a few places already although you probably won't have realised because you always sleep when we are out. We have taken you into town, for lunches at Pizza Express and to the pub to meet friends. Hopefully soon you will be awake when we go out in the afternoon and you can appreciate the wonderful world around you. Right now, it is the peak of Autumn and all around us are beautiful brown, green and orange leaves and conkers falling on the ground. I can't wait to collect conkers with you in a few years time, something I always used to do with my Nanny.

Me and Daddy love you so much and we can't wait to have another month of beautiful Matilda moments. You make our lives complete and every day I feel so blessed and lucky that I have a daughter as amazing as you. Whenever I get a sad moment or I reflect on someone who has let me down, I just have to look at you and know that I never have to feel down or lonely again. 

Here is a little video that you can look back on when you are older...

 

xoxo