Your first birthday is approaching and I can hardly believe you're almost one. You've been crawling for some time now; you slide your leg under your body and scoot almost crab like. It's one of the funny things that make you uniquely you. You've started standing without help and sometimes you take a step or two. You're my only baby who didn't walk at ten months, but I have a feeling you're coming close. Yesterday we went to a birthday party; you were so sweet. You're such a social little girl. You say "hai" and wave to everyone. Old, young, short, tall, it doesn't matter, you just want to be friends. Everything, from your smile to the way you dance just because, captivates people. Right now you're roaming around our dining room, making helicopter noises, as happy as can be. You really light up my life. I love you.
Yours,
Mama
