Dearest MJ,
I don't know exactly what day this happened, but you said your first word association that we could understand some time last week. It was not "Mama" or "Dada," but rather, our dog's name, "Leia."
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| Leia and You |
You seem to have a fondness for Leia which is nice to see. Although it may seem as though the feelings are not reciprocal, I'm sure she cares about you too. It's just that I'm not sure if she understands that your motor skills have not developed to the point where your body movements are more subtle and gentle. In other words, while you may be displaying affection through touch, the intensity might be a little much for the dog. You'll learn and so will she.
It's so fascinating watching you grow and develop and learn new things. And to think that, at this time last year, you were still in your mother's belly.
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| Your mother with you in the belly |
It's all kinds of crazy and I'm loving every single second.
Time passes so quickly. That's good enough reason to enjoy every moment we have while we're still here.
With Love, Always,
-Dad
