A Reluctant Walker

Sweet Baby Charlotte,

You have taken up to 5 steps at a time, but I will say you are a reluctant walker.  You CAN do it, it's just too much work, and walking on your knees seems to work just fine for you.  I'm not going to push you.  I know (or at least I hope) that someday you'll prefer walking on your feet.  You'll get there when you are ready.

You have a bunch of new teeth and love carrots but have started showing some preference for what you'll eat and what you don't like.  You are starting to put your cup on its bottominstead of throwing it, and will say "yay" and clap your little hands when you do it right. You are so cute!!!

We just got back from our mountain vacation and you had a great time hanging out with Grandma and Grandpa Hatch.  I love to watch you and your sister play together and can't believe I got so lucky to have two little girls who love each other so much and get along so well.

We celebrated your first birthday which I must say, you were a little overwhelmed, spending much of the day crying.  You'll get the hang of them, baby girl.  You are a snuggler lately which I am loving.  You'll lay your little sweet smelling head on my shoulder and pat my back while I rub your back.  So sweet.

Well Ruby is wanting to "help" so I have
 to go.


Love, Momma