Love

Happy Valentine's Day!

Making a Splash

Hooray! Chloe Mae's first pee pee in the potty today! Afterward, she gave her dad a huge grin and said, "Big girl." You betcha.

Fairy Tales

We're looking forward to our visit from Grandma Lynn next month. We were talking about it tonight at dinner and asked Avery what she remembers about Grandma Lynn, who she hasn't seen since summertime.

"I love her," she said. "And she swings me. And there are trolls and gnomes and fairies."

So I'm thinking her grandma must have told her about mythical creatures living in her beautiful backyard on the river. Or else Avery and her grandma have had some pretty incredible adventures together.

Lessons from Chloe

1. Life is an adventure. Say “Wheeee!!” a lot.

2. Some obstacles are insurmountable. But you should try to climb them anyway.

3. One should enjoy their meal with all five senses. Especially touch.

4. Sometimes, a cozy mimi (blanket) and a good ba-ba (bottle) make everything better.

5. It is important to dance often, and with complete confidence.

6. Often, you learn the most by just observing.

7. A smile and "hi" can make a stranger's day.

8. Sometimes it’s better to disregard your limitations. Forget that you're small, inexperienced, and don't speak the language, and you can achieve great things.

9. Do what makes you happy.

10. No matter how annoying she may be, a sister is one life's greatest gifts. Hug her a lot. Then borrow her shoes.