For Johanna

Mommy is having a hard time believing just how big you are getting. You are such a happy baby, even when you are not feeling well. Today your allergies were really bothering you. Mommy gave you some medicine which helped some, but made you very sleepy. When you got up from a long nap we went out to dinner with Daddy, Grandma, and Papi at Longhorn. You were being so funny! You kept trying to grab everything off the table, and then you were bouncing up and down on Papi's knee like a crazy cowgirl!! You were having so much fun! Some of the time you just wanted to drink from your sippy cup and stare into the eyes of whoever was holding you. You played in the highchair for awhile, which made you look like such a big girl! Then you started to get sleepy. By the time we got home you were sooooooo tired. Mommy fed you and put you to bed. All the while, you kept yawning over and over again. The difference this time was that every time you yawned you would make noise like adults do when they yawn. It was so cute! You watched mommy read you your "Going to Bed Book" and relaxed when mommy sang you your song. Then, you gave me big snuggles while we said goodnight prayers. Mommy loves you so much, more than words could EVER express. You are growing up too fast, and soon you'll be a teenager who doesn't want their mommy to snuggle them before bed. That will make your mommy sad, so I am going to enjoy every last second while I can. I love you little princess. Love~ Mommy