Thursday, January 10, 2008

If I Would Have Done a Christmas Letter it Would Look Like This...

Hi! After several months of me being pretty quiet I thought it was my turn to say a few words. I'm Lizzie—the youngest of the Hamilton girls. I also go by "Elizabeth" and "Izzy" (said lovingly by Hannah). I know I'm really special because my family spends a lot of time with me. My family used to travel a lot before I came along (Rome, Paris, Bath, Brighton). I think they were just lonely and bored before I got here. Mom and Dad must have felt bad that I didn't get to go to Paris, though, because we're all going there next month. Emily and Rachel say they're excited to see princesses and some mouse named 'Mickey'. My Grandma Hamilton gets to come with us, too! This will be her second trip to see me. I've had lots of visitors. First Grandma and Grandpa came, and I let them hold me a lot. Then Uncle Justin and Aunt Carrie and their girls came and I let them tell me how cute I am. Then Uncle Justin and Aunt Teresa and their kids came and I let them play with my parents and sisters. I am really loved!
My family makes me happy. Emily sings me nice songs and loves to hold me, so I smile at her. I like to see Emily's smile because it looks kind of like mine—no teeth! Rachel's fun to watch—either she's making lots of noise and jumping on her trampoline or she's very quiet reading lots of books. She reads more than my Mom! I smile at Rachel because she likes to get really close to my face. Hannah and I used to be a diaper duo but now she's like our older sisters and wears panties. I love smiling at Hannah when she calls me her "geek heart", but I think she means sweet heart. I know my parents think I'm very special because at night Mom puts my sisters to bed so that when Dad comes home I get him all to myself. When Dad comes home Mom tells him it's his turn--I think she means it's his turn to see all my beautiful smiles. I put on a pretty good show for Dad! I smile at my Mom the most, though, because she gives me the best food—milkshakes! And lots of different flavors, but chocolate is my favorite! I like to remind my Mom of how much I love her—like when she is on the computer or making dinner for my sisters or trying to do something she calls "cleaning the house". I know she appreciates my reminders because she picks me up and holds me. Sometimes I get lonely at night and call for my Mom. When she comes to get me from my crib I give her really big smiles and that makes her happy so she lets me sleep with her and she even gives me more milkshakes! Isn't she great?

Yep, I love my family and they love me. If any of you want to come and visit me I bet I'll smile at you too!

5 comments:

Abbie said...

Hi Sara. Yes, amen to taking a break into the non-mom world for a few minutes a day! I love checking out what you guys are doing and reading your words of wisdom on life. :) What an adventure you are having. Your girls are darling...they are so much bigger than how I remember them.

Natalie said...

I LOVE that point of veiw! I hope we get to meet her when/if you guys come back! Have you sold your house yet?

Carole said...

Oh how cute and SO clever!! I'm glad that you wrote it anyway for all of us to hear-- thanks Lizzie!

Heather said...

Lizzie is getting so big! She is such a mix of all the girls! It sounds like you had a fabulous time with your family. I can't believe you've been there for over 6 months now.

Anonymous said...

Hi Sara,
Loved your letter. Am looking forward to my next visit with Lizzie and the girls. I hope it's warmer than it is here.
We had a wonderful time in Texas no nicer place to be in January.
Love,
Mom