River Flynn,

It was the month of becoming a little person for sure. You are cracking us up daily showing all of the new little quirks and hysterics that make you an actual little human being. You pronounce “OH!” when you spot a lost paci or toy, do the motions to “blastoff” when Shep watches Little Einsteins (don’t worry I’m not one of those moms who thinks that the show will make her kid a genius. He found it. He loves it. Don’t judge), and finally give legit kisses and love to not only your loves but your mommy too.

I’m pretty sure my favorite part of you physically remains your baldness and your belly walk. The baldness keeps you a baby a bit longer and while I’m excited when I see a bit more fuzz here and there, i realize that the moment it all comes in you will be a toddler. And I can’t have that just yet. So sorry dear. The walk? Oh my goodness little guy. You stick that belly out as far as it can go and waddle like a woman in her third trimester up and down the hall. You’re amazing with fine motor skills just like your brother and navigate toys (and my furniture unfortunately) up and down and around the house. There isn’t a mop big enough to clean the residue of your throwing, and I’ve resorted to using packing tape to hold your cup lids on to survive the imminent crash that comes when you’ve decided you’ve taken the last sip for that moment. I tell friends that you remind me of the baby from Toy Story. The little boy decides to utilize the destructive baby as a character in his make believe moments. She’s the “scary monster” or the villain in some way bc she waddles around destroying his things. Well sweetheart, that’s you. Especially to Shep. For some reason you think it’s your family duty to walk around and push things off tables, knock Shep’s towers to the floor, and whack the contents of my fridge around like a bully stealing lunch money. We are going to spend month 15 working on gentle hands for sure.

You sleep great as long as you have fifty blankets, your giraffes, and about 15 packs scattered to make droopy open mouthed sleep paci drops quickly repaired without even opening your eyes. You nuzzle your head on my shoulder when you’re ready to lay down and have started finding anything squishy and lovable around the house to dramatically lay on when you’re getting ready for your crib.

I have a feeling month 15 is going to have a lot of firsts bc you’re on the cusp of so many right now. Oh! And before I leave out the most important thing….you’re saying “mama” in context. I’m almost 100% sure of it. So for that, you’re getting a pony before Shep. The only way he can catch up and get the pony first is if he learns to share and between you and me……you’ll get the pony.

I love you Rivey. I love every single ounce of you.

MommyXx

few stats:

diaper size 4

whole milk for days

7 teeth

drool city

meat and potatoes only please – although I did get a green bean or two in you without them having their usual fate on the floor or in a diaper crevice. Score.