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All Grown Up

December 31, 2007 By Kelle

She’s going to sleep in her crib tonight for the first time. We said goodbye to the bassinet today, and I feel like I said goodbye to all of her babyhood. It’s like trying to hold water in your hands…it just trickles through your fingers no matter how hard you try to keep it contained. She’s trickling…

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  1. Mrs. Fabulous says

    December 31, 2007 at 4:53 am

    “trickling” is such a good analogy! SO true! But she always be yo widdle baby!!!

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  2. Kelly says

    December 31, 2007 at 11:03 am

    The bassinet is now in good hands with the future Baby H! I promise to make Lainey proud!! She is such a good “sharer”. I love you and watching you as a mom. Such a great role model!!!

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  3. Joann says

    December 31, 2007 at 2:25 pm

    The trickling is so hard! But the puddle is produces is just as beautiful. My girls are turning into amazing women. It’s so bittersweet.

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  4. cjs says

    December 31, 2007 at 5:18 pm

    JO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I LOVE that….the puddle it produces is just as beautiful.

    CHILLS!

    Yes…the baby days are so precious. Soak up every moment and bask in all that you have to look forward to!

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  5. Heather says

    March 24, 2010 at 1:55 am

    Oh my gosh Kelle, I’m crying.
    Like tears falling.. lots of them.
    These thoughts are some true..

    Reply

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