Saturday, August 8, 2009

Cora at One

Dear little Cora,
What a year it has been getting to know you and watching you grow. You've come such a long way from those initial days that you spent tucked inside the Moby, snuggled with mom, oblivious to all the activity around you. You've always liked being held and cuddled, but these days you're starting to become more interested in exploring on your own. Champion crawler, you can move like nobody's business and have a bit more daring than your older brother did. Now that you're starting to walk, you still fall a lot but that doesn't seem to bother you too much: walk a few steps, fall, look around, get up again and keep going! When you do cry, however, it's hard not to notice, with those giant crocodile tears that plop down your cheeks.
For the most part, you are happy and smiling. You love looking at people and greeting them with your babbles and waves everywhere you go. If you're upset, it's almost always because you are hungry or tired or not feeling well. Otherwise, you are good to go! At home, you love to explore everything and do such a nice job of playing on your own, talking to yourself the whole time. Sometimes Larson gets a little defensive when you're interested in his things, but most of the time he can be coaxed to share with his "dear little lady," as he sometimes calls you.


We're so happy that you've joined our little family and it feels bittersweet that this first year has come to a close. We can't wait to continue to watch you grow and change and will cherish the memories of your first days & months always. We love you!

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