Dear Monkey....

Dear Monkey,

It is hard to believe that you are 7 months old! You astonish me everyday with how much you have grown and how smart you are getting.

All I have to do is sing "Good morning to you" and you wake up all smiles. And at night, once the long day is over; all you need is a snuggle, story, and the good night song to set you off to the new adventures in your sweet dreams. I love watching you. It is crazy, but every move you make fascinates me. I am still in awe that your daddy and I created something so insanely wonderful.

I don't get to spend every day with you like I want to, but sending you to school and letting Grandma watch you two days a week was one of the smartest things I have done for you. Watching you play well with others and trying to share toys is so cool at such a young age, and it makes me one proud Mommy.

Someday, when you are older, I will yearn for these days back. I always wish I had more time with you when you were a newborn. I love each and every moment and memory we make. That is why I always have a camera and I am always taking pictures. Your smile is infectious and your belly laugh is adorable... especially when I copy your movements. For some reason you find that so funny!

This weekend we are going to family movie day for daycare. It is your favorite tow truck in Cars 2. You think Mater is so funny and you lie on the floor and laugh at him when we show you a short. I don't know if we can last a movie, but the money goes to the school and your little girlfriend and your buddy are going to be there, so worst case you guys can roll around and play. We are also going to do some finger painting, which you are great at. It is supposed to snow, so we may go out to see the snow.

Life with you is amazing. It is all your daddy and I could have hoped for. We hope you know what a blessing you are, and how incredible our life is because you are in it.

Love,

Mommy