Dear Little One #3

Mama asked me tonight "Do you think we are doing everything right?" She was thinking that the occasional diet pepsi she had was bad for you and she was feeling guilty for it. To ease her mind we read through a baby book and learned that doctors don't worry about caffeine consumption unless you drink more than 3 cups of coffee or its equivalent a day. So no need to worry Mama! Everytime we see you with an utlrasound we are amazed at how healthy you seem to be. You are growing ahead of schedule and your legs are so very long. What an active little thing you are too. The technician who did the 4D ultrasound said you were more active than normal. I wonder if that means you'll be running us ragged. I bet you end up walking faster than the other kids. With all that energy you have you'll end up channeling it and pushing yourself to do things quickly, like crawl, walk and then run. Just remember that sometimes you can get in such a rush to see things, and do things, that you miss out on what is right in front of you. Take time to yourself. Slow things down. Color in your books or pick some flowers for Mom. I will try to show you what the world has to offer but I can only take you so far and show you so much, but your imagination can take you anywhere you'd like. See the clouds, the rainbows and the rabbit running in the fields. Notice the old man feeding the pigeons and watch Sesame Street with your old man. Never worry about being too silly with your Mom and me. We are very silly too. Of course there is a time and place for silliness and we will expect you to behave when we are out and about. You mind your mother when she asks you to do something. Just because you act like a big girl when we are out shopping or visiting with friends doesn't mean that you can't carry that silly girl you can be inside. You will know when to let her out. It'll just feel right. Do me one favor though, try and get mommy's silly little girl to come out more than it does. She has been through a lot could use some more playing and laughing, no matter where she is or who she's around. I am sure between the two of us we can manage to do that. Did I tell you that Mommy is very ticklish? Yes indeed. She is a big fan of feet touching. Do it often!
I love you Hadley

Dad