Dear Bently,

You are still struggling with sleeping. Getting you to sleep every night is pretty much the end of the world for you. You cry and scream and cry some more. We sneak out of your room thinking you're asleep and as soon as we leave and shut the door you are screaming your baby head off. It's very frustrating for your Mom and Dad. We've learned if we sit beside your bed then you'll fall asleep. So a couple nights ago I sat there and sang to you and rubbed your back as you slowly began to close your eyes. I was anxiously looking around the room, ready to leave, when it hit me. We are in the final days of just being a family of 3. You're sister should be here anytime now. I immediately spent the rest of the time just staring at your cute face. As excited as I am to add a sibling into the mix, it's a little bitter sweet. I have loved our little family of 3. I love getting to spend all my time and attention on you! I love being able to focus 100% on Bently! You are my only child that will get such a privilege. I'm really going to miss it! I want you to know how much I love you. How much I have loved spending the past 27 months as just your mom. Watching you learn and grow has been the greatest happiness of my life. You are my happiness. I love you more than I could ever put into words. :) So as I try and be patient waiting for your sister, I will relish in our last few minutes together, with you as an only child!

Love,
Mom