Dear Kai...

I wish I could bottle up all of your sweetness as of late.  You are great at giving hugs and I even thought you were learning how to give kisses this weekend.  I leaned in for a smooch and you opened up wide for a slobbery baby kiss.  You get the BIGGEST smile when Mommy or Daddy gets home or picks you up from daycare.  There is nothing better after a long day than seeing that toothless grin! You have become quite attached to the people you see often: Mommy, Daddy, Kamie, and Mommy's family.  You are not a fan of strangers as a look of panic crosses over your face.   

That little smile just melts my heart!

You have also become such a good eater!! You have always liked everything we served (it took a little longer on sweet potatoes) but now you are definitely become more independent in the food area.  You prefer to feed yourself over eating pureed baby food.  Cereal with fruit is about the only food you'll eat from a spoon these days.  You are still eating a pureed fruit or veggie at lunch, but I think that will be coming to an end soon.  Some of your favorites are: peas, scrambled eggs, grilled chicken, green beans, and almost any fruit.  Oh! Kamie told us that you LOVED baked beans but we haven't fed you any at home.


You are definitely growing up.  I often wonder why I get so sad thinking about you getting older and especially as we approach your first birthday.  I think it's because I fear that you won't need your mommy anymore.  Lately you've been a mommy's boy (just like when you were a newborn) and it makes this growing up thing a little easier, thinking that maybe you still do need me at times. 


I love you baby Kai. 

Love,
Mommy  <3 br="">