Dear Roo Bob

Dear Miss Roo Bob,

I know it's been awhile... so here goes.

You are 13 1/2 months old now and wow, have you grown! You are a walking machine with the occasional fast walk that normally ends with your face in the dirt (You have good intentions though!!). :) You are babbling like a little cavewoman and I swear you'll be spitting out sentences any second now. Sleeping has gotten much better for you as well, we've cut out night feedings (during the night) and while you still cry, you're getting the hang of it. You even slept 8 hours in a row last night, something you haven't done in months! Of course, you are a co-sleeper now. We decided you sleeping better in our bed is worth the extra precious minutes of sleep you grant us. I admit, I do miss sleeping next to Daddy, but if you're happy I'm good.

You love being at the barn. While Daddy does cleans stalls or fixes things, you toddle around pointing at horses, playing in the dirt or chasing cats. I've gotten used to the idea of your being dirty 24/7 and only change your clothes twice a day. But I am using a heck-of-a lot stain remover on your clothes to get those dirt stains out. Grandma June sees you more now and you love to see her. When you spot her, you point at her and smile, all the while making noises. She spoils you, even bought you your first cowgirl boots (which you are unsure of, but I'm sure you'll warm up to them).

Speaking of spoiling, Daddy bought you a tiny kiddie pool to play in and today you played (naked) in it in the front yard. Being a true Pieces, you love to splash in the water and squeal with joy while doing it... It was beautiful.

You are beautiful!

I love you,
Mommy