Dear Shep,

You are quickly becoming the most energetic, beautiful, full of spunk toddler on the block. This month you’ve made it official  that your favorite spot to be is outside and aside from the southern heat we’ve had, that’s all right with me. You are completely aware of what “outside” means, and at the very mention of it you are waddling towards the door trying to get out there as fast as possible. You tend to take off toward the neighbors’ house the instant you step out because, let’s face it, other toys are more fun than your own.

This month you are still telling us all day long what a cow and dog say. You mimic me when I make an owl sound, but haven’t quite mastered it on your own yet. Reading is still fun, but definitely not a way to get you to sit still. You are so interested in turning pages that I have to make the stories up as I go to keep up with the page turns. Curious George is still number one. You will sit in my lap for an entire episode and turn to look back at me periodically as if to make sure I’m not missing a moment of that monkey business. Baths are still a favorite, but it takes me a good 2 solid minutes to convince you to sit down on your honey and stay a while. Daddy is always your favorite person by Sunday afternoon. Two days at home with him and you’re hooked on him and while it makes me a little sad, I know that come Tuesday you’ll be back to loving me the most and all will be right in the world again. I promise to keep us going on as many picnics and park dates as the weather will allow and that we will make the most of our time together this summer. I just love having you around during the day and can’t wait to see what we get into this month. Let’s make it our best yet!

Xx Mommy

Stats:

19.5 pounds

size 3 diapers

favorite food : anything sandwich. You love holding it on your own like a big boy.