My First Grandchild

12 June 2025

Dear Sophie Jane,

Tomorrow you are 6 weeks old. I thought I would start writing you some messages that you can read one day in the future. I cannot guarantee how many entries there will be. I’ve been pretty inconsistent at journaling but am going to try my best. 

You were born on a Friday. It was a long and difficult labor for your sweet mama. On Saturday, your grandpa, Aunt Addie, Uncle Miles, and Aunt Lila and I came to the hospital to visit you. I was completely smitten. Here are some of the photos I took that day:

I knew I would love you but I was a little bit shocked at just how overwhelming the love was that I felt. It brought back all of the feelings I had when your mom was born. You actually look so much like she did as a baby. Except you have dark hair and hers was very golden blonde.  

Your mom and dad love every single thing about you. Here are some photos that your parents sent to us as well as a few that I took at the hospital.

It is very safe to say that all of our lives are changed forever and for the better because you are now here!

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