MA –
Summer is over, and it was a really mild season compared to the usual hazy, hot and humid DC summers. We had a lot of fun stuff to do to close out the summer.
{National Night Out} Our community hosted a National Night Out event with food, games and a visit from the Fairfax County Police. You had a lot of fun sitting in the cop cars (front seat only!), walking around with another little girl in the neighborhood and charming the police officers.
{Summerfest} A tradition for Mommy and then Daddy and now you! This year was much more fun because you and Mollie are older and really took in the event. You even rode a horse!! You had a blast eating everything in sight (think hot dogs, funnel cake, ice cream and french fries). You danced to the Mike Hines Band and played in Boxtown. I had a hard time convincing you to leave.
{Charlie} I’ve always known you and Charlie would get along, but until recently you have been simply coexisting. Now you give him pets – sometimes gentle, sometimes you need a reminder but you try your best. If you are hanging out and Charlie walks by you laugh so hard and point. You also give him kisses. I bet it won’t be much longer before you guys are best of friends.
{Belly Button} Did you know you have a belly button? Yep. You do. And it isn’t going anywhere. Promise. But you feel the need to check a few times a day to make sure it is still there. We ask you where your belly button is and you stop what you are doing, look down, pull up your shirt and then pull up your Buddha belly to poke it. You also like looking for Momma and Daddy’s belly buttons. Often in public places like Walmart. Maybe next we will work on the concept of privacy.
{Food, Glorious Food} Dude. You like to eat. Last month Daddy was worried you weren’t eating enough but now there is no question. You are very adventurous but really love pasta, strawberries, cauliflower, applesauce, yogurt, ice cream and hot dogs. The picture of health! I’m pretty sure you will eat anything that isn’t nailed down.
It was a fun month Bug, watching you figure out new things is really the best part of my day. I know Daddy agrees too.
I’ll eat you up I love you so,
Momma
