You are a pill. A precious pill. But a pill.

You and your sisters love "cream" (aka French Onion dip) with chips. I handed you a plain chip; you threw it on the floor and defiantly stomped on it in your fleecy footie pajamas. Then pointed at the cream and said, "Ugh!"

Point taken, little love.

Charlotte, you are a beautiful mess! Always moving. Busy, busy, busy!

I don't ever want to forget what it feels like to have the small weight of your body against my chest. This is my favorite, and I am trying to cherish every moment. To smell your hair. To memorize your luscious eyelashes. (Sounds weird, but someday you'll understand.)

You are loved. Oh so loved. Happy New Years Eve, little love.

Yesterday was your 1st birthday. How is that even possible?! Our time with you has flown by way too fast.

You are an absolute JOY. Sweet and easygoing. Funny and ticklish. Cuddly and loving.

Just recently, you've developed a fiery little temper. You're trying so hard to communicate, but you're stuck in that frustrating gap of understanding and wanting to express much more than you can say. You say daddy, mommy, this, duck and quack quack and occasionally dog with a bark. You wave, blow kisses, point, clap and give high-5s. You give sweet, sloppy kisses, and you think Eskimo and butterfly kisses are funny.

You love baby dolls, and you'll pull them in close to hug them and pat their backs. You love rubber ducks and balls. You like books. You'll pretend to talk on a cell phone and will try to brush your hair.

You love baths and swimming.

You have 5 sharp little teeth. You will eat pretty much anything but have a definite sweet tooth.

I can't get enough of you. You snuggle in with your head under my chin, and it melts me. Please be my baby, and please stay little, for always.

Sweet love of mine, we are so thankful for your health and your life. We love you so much that it hurts. Xo

This is the only picture I have of your bilious vomiting. It brings back such a flood of emotions. We are so thankful for your precious life and your health! Love you, sweet Charlotte.

Sweet baby