Dear Charlotte,
Page by page. You grow and ripen into the most loveable little toddler baby. I’ve probably said this before but just when I think you’ve reached your max cuteness, you prove me wrong and grow into the littlest sweetie ever. You’re the kind of cute that makes me want to just eat you up. Every day I’m surprised at the depth of your knowledge even if you can’t verbalize it. You’ll use your smarts to get what you want or to tease and antagonize. You’ll tap or lightly push Lyla to tease her. You’re also a master at fake crying to get what you want. You have THE very best pouty face ever. I’m so in awe of you babe. More and more I get glimpses of your personality. It makes me so excited to get to know the big you. You are the most loveable child and play so well. You have cutest chub that makes you waddle when you walk. I smile just picturing your adorable little face and body. You have the deepest brown eyes that make me feel proud for having passed that on to you. You give me so much joy baby girl. I’m so proud to be your mama.
-You’re so smart. You clearly know your limits but test them and tease. You’ll go to things that are no-nos, shake your head, and will say “un uh” and point to it. Like the toilet .
-You are just the sweetest mommy ever. You cradle your dolls, walk them in the stroller, and carry them around in the carseat. You even insist on giving your baby a blanket. It’s so cute how loving and nurturing you already are. Not to mention the depth of your imaginative play!
-I’ve successfully convinced you to eat eggs! It’s a big accomplishment since I don’t like them. I guess it’s not that surprising since you like most foods but still. Ketchup was the trick
-I’m already worried about my pocket book when you become a teenager because you LOVE shoes. It’s crazy. You die at any loose shoes around and insist on wearing then no matter the size/owner.
-You bring me nail polish and stick out your tootsies so I’ll paint them. TO die for.
-You have cutest bye bye wave
-You talk on your play phone and hand it to me to have a word. Best gibberish phone conversations to be had. Again, with the remarkable imaginative play!
-I guess it’s because you are little for your age, but people get the biggest kick out of watching you walk. They always seemed shocked to watch you strut about. You do have the cutest walk ever and I’m not at all surprised when people dote over your cuteness
-I’ve said this before but I just LOVE watching your brain work the way your dad’s does. You have to know how things work and can’t rest until you know the logistics of things. It can be as simple as a plug or a lid, or as complex as gears or a screw and washer. You will sit and contemplate and tinker already. It’s the most amazing thing.
-If you have a flaw, it’s that you’re LOUD! Like anytime something doesn’t sit right you scream bloody murder. It’s a wonder we’re not all deaf. Lyla will even say “don’t scream Char!”.
-You are a morning person. I just love that most days I wake up to sweet chatter and not crying. When you’re up you’re up and ready to face the day. You’re the happiest early morning. You don’t really understand why Lyla isn’t the same way. You wake about an hour before her each morning and for that entire hour you play happily and yell for Lyla to wake up. It cracks me up. You don’t see why Lyla needs a minute when she wakes up so you get all in her grill and bug her. It’s hilarious.
-You love to snuggle in blankets.
-You love to be chased and ask for it. It cracks me up
-You mimic so well. Lyla does very few things that you don’t know
-You have rhythm! You shake your booty and then twirl until you get dizzy! It’s so cute
-You like to get dressed which is a big change. You’re already into dress up and even wear my bra correctly!
-You click your tongue
-You said your first sentence which was “where mama go?”. The first time I was SURE I heard you wrong but dad has head you say it a few times. Very fitting for the mama’s girl that you are
-You have 9 teeth
-You’re wearing 12 month clothes. Definitely bigger than your sister but smaller than average.
Dislikes
Bread
Tomatoes
Bananas
Likes
Almost everything
Most meats
Apples
Oranges
Strawberries
Cheese
Yogurt
Crackers
Eggs
New Words
UUUUP for Up
OOOOP for Open
Hi
Dada
WAWA for Water
Wywa for LYLA
Dear Lyla,
It’s definitely a bittersweet thing to acknowledge, but what an amazing little girl you’ve become. You seem less and less like a toddler and more and more like a little girl. You vocabulary is bursting with big new words. You understand so much about your surroundings. Your toddler speak has all but dissipated and in it’s place is well constructed words and sentences that are easy to understand and respond to. It makes me sad to see these adorable little aspects of your toddlehood disappear. I’ve loved that way you don’t say your T’s or L’s if they’re in the middle of the word. Luckily you have the most loveable little personality. You’re my little friend that I love confiding in with just about every thing. We talk about our schedule for the day and reflect on the day every evening. WE talk about what makes us sad and what makes us happy. We talk about being frustrated. We talk about missing dad. I hope we will always talk. I hope that you’ll always see me as your safe place where you can be yourself and ask for anything. I hope that you always hold on to the uninhibited zeal for life that you have. With your maturing, you have become such a good little helper. I can ask you to do small tasks and worry less about your disobeying to run into the street or to break something. It’s so nice to feel like for the most part you want to obey and do what it is right. I’m so impressed by you and honored to be your mom. I know that you love your little sister as your very best friend. You say so all the time and get lost in playing with her. I am so happy Dad and I were able to give you her. I know you will always treasure her.
-You’re aware that you are a girl! If I say you’re such a cutie or a little stinker you’ll say “no I’m not…I’m a girl”. True that baby girl
-You’ve gotten more and more brave in the water. You’ll dunk your head and get such a kick out of it!
-Your imaginative play has continued to blossom. The other day you put the water beads into shapes like triangle and squares. How awesome is that
-You’re aware of times of the day now. Whenever you notice it getting dark you say, “It’s 10 o'clock!”. LOL
-You sing “Red Solo Cup”! I just love it, especially the emphasis on “CUP!”
-You have LOVED the time we spent in Idaho with the Gambles Cousins. You know all their names and will chase after them all day long. You think your big and exhaust yourself keeping up with them
-You will say “that’s annoying” when Charlotte does things you don’t like. It’s a good reminder to me to watch what I say
-Whenever Charlotte’s face is red you say “you trying to poo Char?”. HAHAHA. It’s so funny the way you respond to her as if she’s a million years younger than you
-If I say something you didn’t catch you’ll say “what’d you say mommy?” with this little inquisitive face that just makes me laugh because it’s such a mature response
-You know your full name! I just love how you say Gambes for Gambles
-The other day you grabbed your little play laptop when I was doing my notes. While you were typing you turned to me and said “what’s my email?!” HAHAHA
-The other day we went to the carwash which I know freaks you out. But this time you were more concerned about Lottie. You kept saying “it’s okay Lottie” and reporting to me that she was scared. What a darling big sister you are.
-You learned to do this funny thing called “bum in your face!” when you moon people and say that. Addy taught you this. It’s your new favorite thing to do. Good thing you have a cute bum!
-You will look at your fake watch all the time to check the time
-You will “click over” to your call waiting when talking on your play phone. You’ll say “hang on” and click over. ME oh my child
-You said the word Marvelous the other day. Where do you get these things?!?!
-You have VERY big ears lately. Anything we say you hear and repeat. You’ll repeat things I said when I saw sure you weren’t listening. Like getting a bouncy house for your birthday. Your memory is also impeacable.
-Ever since we had Charlotte’s birthday you’ve been very into birthdays and always ask when it’s yours. You get so excited for any birthday you hear of.
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