Head to Toe

One of Will's favorite books when he was a baby is now one of Lillie's favorites, I Love You Through and Through, and I couldn't help but think of it as I looked through Lulu's six month pictures.




I love your top side
and bottom side

Your inside
and outside

I love your happy side
and your sad side










Your silly side
and your mad side












I love your fingers
And your toes









Your ears
and your nose










I love your hair 
and your eyes





Your giggles and
your cries








I love you running and walking
Silent and talking






I love you through and through













Yesterday, today, and tomorrow too!



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