Hi sweetheart!

You're seventeen months old now and we're all having a great time together! We haven't taken any big, exciting trips this month, but have just recovered from getting back from the States. You've been to some play groups and a lot of parties. You had Thanksgiving, too! Last year you weren't old enough to eat our feast, but this year you enjoyed most of the meal (but especially the mashed potatoes!) 

You're talking to us a bit more this month, too. You now say I did it, rub, water, more (with sign language), thank you, all done, and book, in addition to the words you all ready knew. You hold little conversations with Rhino (mostly "more." "yeah." "more." "yeah." etc.) 

You're becoming quite a trouble maker lately, too! You just like to get in to everything! You pick fights with Rhino (you can be a little bully sometimes!) You run away from me and try to hide a lot when you know you're doing something wrong, too! Even though you can be such a stinker, you're still a big sweetheart too. You give us all rubs, comfort Rhino with back pats and hugs, constantly offer kisses, and are learning to be more gentle with other toddlers and babies. 

I don't think you have any idea that you're going to have a little brother and what's in store for our family! I watch you with friends' babies and you love them so much and are gentle, so I think you'll be excited to be a big brother in April! You'll love it!

I love you, sweetie, and look forward to another fun month of new words and new teeth and new messes!

Love always,

Mommy