My sweet Valentine
You are 8.5 months old today. You're already a crawling and climbing machine. You have the sweetest little smile. I adore you. I love the way you take your pointer finger to "feel and "trace" anything new that you see. I love the way you eat cheerios with your chubby little hands. You are a very routined baby. You know when your food, naps, and bedtime are coming. You get very excited to go do our "wind down" routine before naps. You love to have books read to you. I love the way you look at your daddy, like he hung the moon. And that's exactly how every little girl should look at their dada's, (because he did hang the moon!). You say "Dada" every time your daddy comes near you. Yesterday, when I got you up from your nap and brought you out to see your Dada, you waved at him and smiled. I love how you clap at everything that excites you. When you see The Nawn, a toy you like, when you saw your Mimi on skype the other day...I love watching you. You have taught me to stop and observe the small things. To truly take it all in. You have taught me to let the not so important things roll off my back. You have taught me to just "be", even when I don't want to. You have the sweetest spirit. You watch Sesame Street so intently. I love the noise you make when I ask if you want to "eat." You have also taken to pulling my shirt down when you want your milk! ; ) You know exactly what you want and you tell us. You love to be outside. This morning I went out to check the mail and you threw your arms up and starting squealing, wanting to go with me. You have the most beautiful eyes! Sort of a greenish blue...we can't figure them out! And the most kissable lips. You put everything in your mouth! No matter what it is. But we've learned that if we keep your paci in your mouth, you won't take it out, so nothing goes in your mouth! This is a huge plus when we're out! : )
You have the most amazing laugh. You think its super funny when something falls. And if it keeps falling, you can't even handle it, you laugh so hard! You are loved by so many people. You bring so much joy to everyone's life. You have brought all of us so much closer. I love you my Punketies, my Pookers, my Salem Sophia...
Happy Valentine's Day to my favorite little, chubby Valentine!
This may just be my favorite blog. Keep writing because one day, she will read them. And it will make her smile, even if she won't admit it! And when she's a teenager or a young adult putting you through unimaginable pain or breaks your heart, (cause that's what our kids do sometimes!)these blogs will help you remember those special times and that in spite of anything and everything, you'd do it all over again.
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