It Takes a Village.

Hello dear daughter. Mommy here. I just wanted to tell you a little about your family. There is a saying that it takes a village to raise a child. Well, kid, turns out it's just you, me, and Dad. When all the other babies are being oogled over by their uncles and grandparents, you may wonder why you're staring at the same two faces every day. Truth is, we are on our own, 3000 miles away from anyone in your bloodline. Don't fret though, my love, you are adored every day thanks to the internet and your camera crazy mother.

Your Nanner Dianer loves you so much, she has managed to arrange two visits so far, with another one coming next week. Even though you may not get to see her very often, she is very much in the know about your day to day growth and development. Every photographed smile of yours is emailed and every video or yours is viewed daily. She even has a "Sydney shrine"-pictures plastered all over her house. Other family on your Daddy's side include Pop-pop Bill, three uncles, and two boy cousins. You have great aunts and great cousins, and quite the following on this here blog. You may not get to relish in their overwhelming hugs, but you are very much loved.

Mommy's side of the family may seem a little more distant. Simply put, Mommy ventured out on her own at a young age. While you are equally loved by Mommy's aunts and cousins, Grandpa, and Uncle Gary, everyone has their own lives. Maybe one day that will change. And maybe not.

So while it may take a village to raise a child, go easy on Mom and Dad, because we are at it on our own. We are hoping to soon be able to give you a sibling. Someone you can play with, laugh with, and get into trouble with. We are also hoping we don't screw you up too bad in the meantime.

I love you so much, my little pumpkin face.

Love,
Mommy