Far too long...

Wow, yeah sorry it's been so long... it's not for lack of stories, or wonders of you that I haven't written, I think time just gets away so much faster than you think it will...

Ok, let's catch up. Your favorite thing (besides blanks and uh oh) is "Moose", your stuffed cow. You're trying to call him "moos", but can't get the "s" sound right, so it comes out Moose, which is way cuter anyway, so it's stuck.

You are a character, for sure. You love to babble out a story then stick your neck out and look up at some and go "hahahahahahah!" all strained. You just have so much to say... I can't wait to hear it all. Your words have gotten so much better though... You are now stringing small sentences together. It helps if we talk in song. You also sing all the time. Your favorite songs seem to be the ones I make up on the fly, such as "where is grandma?" and "go see peanut". You are obsessed with Eric (erc), Gwen (gen), Max (mack) and Peanut (neenut). We go over there a few nights a week so that I can work here in Port Orchard and you get so excited.

You just started preschool. I'm glad you get the chance to hang out with other kids. Sometimes I feel so sad watching you wander around outside all by yourself. You don't know you don't have anyone to play with, so you're content just wandering, playing with the dogs, etc... But I wish there was someone for you. Maybe one day. =)

You are just getting sweeter and sweeter and time goes on. It's so much fun to be with you! You are really such a good listener most of the time. You love to help. You give the sweetest hugs and kisses. A few nights ago I was massaging dad's back, and you came over and started rubbing his head and playing with his hair, then just put your arm around his neck and laid down on his shoulder. It was so precious that it almost made me cry. I wish I could just suspend time so often to hold onto those beautiful moments. It's such a paradox to want to see you grow and learn and discover, and yet want you to stay where you are and not let you go. I love you so much kiddo. You are my heart. I hope that you always know that. You are a beautiful little girl. And loved by so many people, I pray that you'll always know how loved you are. You have a sparkling personality that's completely infectious. I love you with all my heart.