Meet Joanna!!!!!!!!!!

Dear Lucy,

Your father and I truly believe that yesterday marked the beginning of an era. The Joanna Era. On HER birthday, she started caring for both you and Uncle Adam. Promptly at 7:30, Joanna walked in with a gift for YOU (adorable socks with a big shiney bow) and a smile. On your first day together, you spent almost two hours walking, you played fetch (well, one of you did), ate, did tummy time, played, read books and napped. We returned home at 5:32 (two minutes late) to a one worn out pup and a relaxed baby. We were thrilled. Eh, more like beyond happy.

We love Joanna and hope that you do, too. We love her because she cares about you, how you see the world, how you develop and even building your character. She takes pride in your health, cleanliness and grooming. She's FUN!! She's social. She's hilarious! She's engaging. I am slightly jealous that you get to play with her all day. I'm so excited for you! I just know you're going to have a blast. I would never leave you for so many hours if I wasn't confident that you were in the best care possible.

Be extra kind, Luce. She just left a family after over 6 years. Her heart is filled with love and pride for Olivia and Gracie, but we know there's room for you and 'Adash', too. Oh the fun you three will have. Make sure she sends me lots of pics.

I wonder what you guys are doing now... Whatever it is, just know that I'm 8.5 hours away and then it's weekend - just for us four!! Yeah, baby!!

Love you!
Mommy