Happy 14 Months!

Dear Luci B.,

You turned 14 months today. Wow! At this time last year, your mommy was worrying over the fact that she would have to leave you to go back to work soon. Now, you're so big and doing new and great things every day.

You just started to walk a lot in the past few weeks. I was not rushing it one bit, but I will admit its pretty cute to watch you toddle. Every time someone new sees you walk, they cheer and you grin. You are so proud of your accomplishment. It makes me happy, yet sad to see your stages go by so quickly. You rolled over and crawled so early. Pulling yourself up was nothing to you. Then you moved to your famous knee walk which resulted in lots of bruises on your knees. You're a walker, big kid. That's another thing under your belt.

You love accessories. There is always a scarf, hat, or blanket wrapped around you somewhere. If you get the chance to go into our bedroom, you make a bee line for your dads' ties and get as many on as you can before we notice. You like to put them on and take them off over and over. You giggle as you do this because you know what a big girl you are. I am amazed at how "girly" you are because I am not. You are definitely your own person with that.

You love books and love to read. We read books throughout the day and then at least three every night before bed. You really enjoy us reading to you, but you also love reading to yourself. With the book open (sometimes upside down), you "read" the words. Ba-Ba-Ba over and over again until you finish the book. I hope you continue to enjoy books. They are so important to daddy and me. Reading takes you places, both in your mind and in life. Keep that energy and excitement going.

We sing and dance all of the time. You have the ABC's down in your own little way and this song settles you down better than any other. You are also a fan of the Rolling Stones and the Lawrence Welk Show. You like to "shake your booty." Its so funny watching you sing and dance. Such a happy baby! I will do everything in my power to keep it that way. I want you to remember the times when we sang and danced. Those are some of the best memories I have of your great-grama and me.

I am amazed every day that I watch your grow and change. I created your physical form and I am helping to create your "youness." Yet I know it is not all me and your family. You have such a strong mind and will that I see you will always be who you are meant to be. I hope I can help make that person even more fabulous.

Please remember you were the most wanted little girl in the world. You continue to be the most wanted little girl in the world.

I love you,
Mommy