Dear Reagan,
Having a one year old daughter is the most fun ever! Seriously, this is my favorite age thus far. You are my little sidekick, and we have so much fun together.
You favorite things to do:
1) Chase the puppy/throw a ball to the puppy/say pet/”pat” puppy/feed puppy: You have always loved sweet Colie, but now you and him are the best of pals. He runs around the house with a ball (or more often one of your toys he isn’t supposed to have) and you chase him. As soon as you retrieve the ball/toy, you throw it back to him (and get very offended if he doesn’t retrieve it). You then chase him again and again. You also love to “pat” him and feed him. He gets approximately 50% of every one of your meals and, if Mommy forgets to give Colie a treat, you remind me by pointing to his treats.
2) Ride around in your car: It is HOT outside – really, really hot, but each day we try to go outside and do things. You love riding your car up and down the street. You wear your shades (and often throw them out of the car so Mommy has to pick them up) and we cruise!
3) Wave to EVERYONE and I mean EVERYONE: You must get this from your Daddy — you are the friendliest baby ever. When we go out in public you wave consistently and say “hi” to every single person we pass. I always get compliments on how adorable and outgoing you are. You love when people wave back and Mommy love seeing you make people smile.
4) Splash pad: So thankful that we have a splash pad near our house. We have been so many times this summer and it has been wonderful! Now that you can walk, you enjoy walking through the water and playing with the fountains. We often meet friends there and pack a picnic. It is a perfect summer day.
5) Wear necklaces: You wear Mommy’s necklace all around the house and absolutely love it. It is adorable how you find it in the morning and immediately put it on for the day.
I just love your little personality right now. You are INCREDIBLY SMART – you know exactly what you want and exactly how to communicate it. You make me laugh often and fill my heart with joy all the time.
I never want to forget you at this age.
I love you forever and always, no matter what.
Mom
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