Dear Olive,
You will be 5 months old this week! Your first year with us is nearly half over. Hard to believe. I wish you would take your time but you seem to be in a hurry to learn new things and grow up quickly. This is one of your favorite toys. It makes you squeal, grin, and coo…otherwise known as the trifecta, a deadly combination of endearing qualities that commands your father and I to cater to your every whim. Yikes, we gotta get that in check soon! Look at your pudgy little arms and the dimples on your hands. You are plumping up quite nicely! You’re such a sweet little baby, among a million other adorable things, right now you like to gently put your chubby little hands on your daddy’s face when he is talking to you as you smile through the conversation. You also seem to be on the verge of crawling at the moment which has me feeling selfishly blue because I just know that you aren’t going to want to be held as much as soon as you become mobile. Keep growing little monkey…but take your time at it too. No rush.
Love you!
Mama
