7 months.

Penny,

I know that its a completely cliche thing to say to you but…you are growing up TOO fast.  You started crawling last week and yesterday morning you woke up with a little tiny tooth poking through your gums.  When I first discovered this I was so excited for you and then I got this rush of sadness.  You will never have a gummy smile again.  My heart sank a little bit and I realized that you will not be this small forever.  I remember holding up your 6 month jams and saying “there is NO possible way she’ll fit in these!” and these very same jams are becoming a wee bit snug on you.  How fast the time flies little one.

You. Crack. Me. Up.  We have this game we like to play where I put one of your fabric crinkle books on your head.  As soon as that thing perches perfectly on your dome you begin to chuckle.  Which launches the book into your lap and then you laugh hysterically.  We have done this for a good solid 45 minutes before it loses steam.  But then the next day…its just as funny.  I love it.

Your dad and I love playing some good quality rap music for you which usually accompanies a raging dance party.  I’m happy to report that you love this just as much as we do and notorious b.i.g. is now on the list of your favorite tunes.

You have already changed so much and you are learning like CRAZY.  I cannot wait to see what this next month brings.

You bring me such joy little one.

I love you so very much.

XOXO,

M