Let them sleep in the middle

Riley Joe Cole

December 8, 2003

3 lbs. 3 oz. - 16 1/2"

Riley had a rough start coming into this world. She was born 8 weeks early. Luckily she didn't have any major problem. Just the typical learning how to eat, reflux and growing. She finally came home after 6 weeks in the NICU weighing a whopping 5lbs. 3 oz..

Now 5 years later we look back and think of how tiny she was. And feel so blessed that she is healthy. They grow way to fast.

She is stubborn like her mother, and a sweetheart like her dad (most of time)

I Remember my parents would always wish that you would have a kid that act's just like me...I think that came true...Sorry Mom! Think of it this way, she will have a hard time getting away with things.

This is one of my favorite songs that pretty much sum it all up.

http://www.hit-country-music-lyrics.com/Billy-Dean-little.html

Let them be Little

I can remember when you fit in the palm of my hand.

You felt so good in it; no bigger than a minute.

How it amazes me you're changin' with every blink.

Faster than a flower blooms, they grow up all too soon.

So let them be little,'Cause they're only that way for a while.

Give 'em hope, give them praise, Give them love every day.

Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,Let 'em sleep in the middle,

Oh, but let them be little.

I never felt so much in one little tender touch.

I live for those kisses, your prayers an' your wishes.

An' now you're teachin' me how only a child can see.

Tonight, while we're on our knees, all I ask is:

Please, let them be little,'Cause they're only that way for a while.

Give them hope, give them praise,Give them love every day.

Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,Let 'em sleep in the middle,

Oh, but let them be little.

The so innocent, precious soul:

You turn around, an' it's time to let them go.

So let them be little,'Cause they're only that way for a while.

Give them hope, give 'em praise,Give them love every day.

Let 'em cry, let 'em giggle,Let them sleep in the middle,

Oh, but let them be little. Let them be little

We had a Party at The Hollywood Connection. Of course the theme was no other than Scooby Doo. Yet the present of choice was anything tiny. You know the kind you search for hours for and end up vacumming up...on accident of course. We all had a fun time even the parents. The all time favorite ride were the bumper cars.