Another busy month, down for the count. Can I just say how fascinating it is to watch you discover things? You've taken plenty of selfies with my phone, but this is the first time I let you wander around with my camera - the point and shoot, anyhow. I love how focused you get with new things...
And how much you want to do what the grownups are doing.
Like using keys! Though not typically for Baby Gates...
We spent a lot of time celebrating Halloween this year, though the actual day was quite mellow. We had a few of your closest friends over for a little fun the weekend before. Kids are so stinkin' cute in costumes! Though it was like pulling teeth trying to get four of you in one shot for a picture. :)
But you were a little more flexible on the big day. We just had one set of friends over, and you were in bed by 7:30.
Prior to this year I hadn't dressed up for Halloween in about 15 years. And before that I was probably in the sixth grade... But something about putting you in a costume, really made me want your dad and I to be a part of it. Something about being with you and introducing you to things makes me care so much more about everything I'd let go of so long ago.
You've been more and more interested in books lately, which makes me SO happy. We always ready you three before nap and bed time, but now you want to read them all again as soon as you wake up! And you make it a point to thumb through them in your glider alone.
You're growing up so fricken quickly, I just don't know what to do, other than just take it all in and try to savor each little mile stone. You are amazing. Simply, a gift. And such a good, good soul. I love you.
Can't wait to see what the next month brings...
Love,
Momma
