17 Months

Dear My Little Cub,

Wow. You are officially 18 months old now. You sprinted right through that 17th month. This was a month filled with lots of fun and playdates. You weren't sick (thank goodness) and got to enjoy time with friends (our playdate with Ella and Jack, with E at Chuck E Cheese, with Julianna and Leah in LI, with Sophia at McDonalds, with Archer and Julianna at Woodbury Commons).

We did hit a major milestone this month. You graduated from the nursery to the toddler room at school. A whole 5 weeks early. You are now the youngest kid in the toddler room. But no one would ever be able to guess that. You are just as fast and wise as the others. I did raise an eyebrow though the first day I picked you up from the toddler room to find you playing with dolls and the next day playing with a tea set. But found a little relief in the fact that the following week you were pushing trucks around instead. So many new toys in the toddler room. Exciting times for you ahead.

Still not much talking going on but you understand everything. And I do mean everything. You are also very good at helping out and putting things away. Although, you are still really good at making messes too. You know where your hair, your nose, eyes, mouth and tummy are. You know who mama is and even who dada is. You try to put your shoes and socks on but still need help. You like to say "no, no, no" in your little munchkin voice that I love so much. I still can't seem to conjure up the strength to get you sleeping in your own bed. I can't help that I love cuddling up next to you at night and smelling your milky, baby skin. You are the sweetest most precious being that I have ever encountered. You have the most amazing giggle that sounds better than any music my hears have heard. You are so magical in every sense. I love you more each moment that passes...

Love,
Mama Bear