Well, I thought it was time I shared with you my Adventure so far. I know it's been short but, so much has happened already! And I promise there will be so much for Adventure to share. Why? Because I decided I really like it here and I'm planning on staying for quite some time! Also because I'm a curious one with maybe a little mischief in me but, you'll have to wait and see. Now where should I begin?
I arrived on a Thursday, the 10th day of May at 11:43 AM. Mama did great getting me here even though I was a little scared, unsure about this grand new Adventure, and she had to work a little harder than she thought she would to get me started. I finally decided she was right, she is a smart lady after all, and I slipped my head out to say hello to the world. Hello World!!
I met a lot of people right away, sorry I don't remember who most of them were, I don't even think they ever told me their names. They were all super nice to me, mama and daddy must've told them how special I am. I don't really know if I'm special but mama and daddy tell me that a lot, they tell everyone else that too, I don't really think they would say something that wasn't true so I will go with "I'm special" for now, until I learn more about it for myself.
When the doctors and nurses, that's what daddy called them, were finished with me I got to really meet mama and daddy. I can't believe how much they love me when they have only just met me. I can't believe how much I love them too!
This one will be doing whatever I say. Shhh.... Don't tell him I said that, it's a secret!
I took some time to look around and see what this place was all about but I've been awfully sleepy. Hey all this beauty requires it's rest, so don't judge me!
After a short nap and a bath I got to meet the rest of my family. They are going to be sharing this Adventure with me. I think I will learn a lot from them, I'll probably even teach them a trick or two of my own, you'll have to stay tuned to see.
I met my big sister Amaya, who I learned was soooo excited to meet me, I could feel how much she loved me the moment she first held me. She talks to me so sweet too, we are going to have more fun together than might be good for us.
My number one big brother, Damien, is so natural with me. He knows just what I need even though I can't tell him. He loves me a ton but he does it quietly. I may be having this one doing whatever I want just like daddy.
My li'l big brother Gabriel has been a little harder to read. I know he loves me because I remember him singing to me when I was in mama's tummy, now that I'm here, I think he might be too excited. He is so full of energy and I think he was expecting me to be as well. We will have lots to do together, he'll just have to be patient while I grow. This could be hard for him but I know he can do it.
After a good night sleep with mama in the hospital and what seemed like a long morning, filled with needles and tests, don't worry I was a tough girl and didn't cry, we finally got to come home. The car ride was fun. I didn't like being put in the chair at first, too many straps, but daddy told me it was to keep me safe so I put up with it. My new home is so much more cozy than that hospital, I'm glad I only had to be there for one day, I know mama and daddy are too. Home was so exciting, I had my first visitors, some friends of mama with their kids, they all wanted to hold me and I got a little scared when they started talking about wanting another baby for their family. I didn't want to leave my new family after so short a time. I was very relieved when they left and mama was still cuddling me, safe in her arms.
I even met the strange creature my family calls Telly.
I don't know what to make of him. Is he excited or jealous, am I a toy to him or a playmate? Mama and daddy keep me safe from him for now but I think he might be fun when I am bigger.
All the excitement might have been a little much for me, the night got off to a rough start, I couldn't sleep for more than 20 or 30 minutes without waking up. But finally I ate well and cuddled mama and after 2:30 I was out like a light until 7:30. Daddy was surprised and a little worried but that's just how I like it, keep him on his toes.
I am having so much fun! My family really takes good care of me, They also told me I have so many more family to meet. This was a neat surprise for me, I thought I had met my whole family, when they told me I had aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents (one who made me this beautiful blanket I'm on in the picture below) who loved me and were wanting to meet me I was so excited I had to make this blog to tell you all that I love you and am waiting to meet you too. I am a patient girl by nature but please don't make me wait too long. Until I get to meet you I will be well taken care of by mama, daddy and my big brothers and sister.
I'll say good-bye for now but we'll talk soon. I love you.
Layla Jade Madsen
