It's November 2012!

You had a great Halloween! Your friend Wilder came to trick-or-treat with you and both of you were skeltons! The weather was perfect & your neighborhood was packed with trick-or-treaters. There are two pictures of you at your cousin Thomas' 3rd birthday party; on your Dad's shoulders & smiling with a toy). One of your favorite toys is a xylophone Libby gave you for your birthday. You love the sounds it makes. You enjoy your Dad's guitar playing too...maybe you will be a musician? The video is evidence of your persistance in reaching a goal which is one of the most important traits in life which leads to  success! It got you on the sofa but also got you out of your "sleep sack" at nap time. I'm confident it will always help you with life's challenges. You are so beautiful and happy and smart. I had a 10 day gap in October without seeing you...and you clearly changed during the 10 days. You are so excited about life which is contagious when I'm with you. It is so heart-warming when you squeal with delight when I come to visit you. November 1 was a beautiful day I spent with you. We played outside for a long time. You love trees! You pat their trunks and touch their leaves. Although you've taken a few independent steps, you are so efficient at crawling it remains your favorite method of mobility. When we were outside you waved at all of the passing cars & said "hi" to anyone who walked by, even if they weren't close enough to hear you. You even waved at airplanes flying overhead. You recognize so many words! Your Dad speaks Hebrew to you so you are truly bilingual. What a special opportunity to further develop your brain!  It is such a treat to hold you while you drink your bottle before a nap or bedtime. Although that is one of those priceless moments that will pass as your grow older, I've learned every stage of life has it unique treasures. For example, clearly the best thing associated with being old is becoming a grandmother! This afternoon I'm going to your house while your parents go to the baby shower for a long time friend of your mother. I think I will get to give you a bath & your bedtime bottle. Thank you for letting me be a part of your exciting and special life.