Thirteen...Ain't No Thang But a Chicken Wang

Kameen, you are 13 months old today! Mommy did a bad job of posting on your birthday because she was so busy trying to get ready for your party. You had a blast, and you really enjoyed the other kids who came to see you. Since you turned one, you have really been a toddler. You are starting to climb on everything, which scares Mommy and Daddy, but we know it must happen. You are so independent! If I try to hold your hand, you pull away. If I try to feed you, you spit it out. If I don't give you what you want right away or if I take something away, you have started to throw fits. It's actually cute, but we must teach you a better way to tell us what you want. You love playing with your drum and keyboard. You are a little dancer! The best thing you do lately is give Mommy BIG hugs when she asks, and even when she doesn't. They are the sweetest hugs she has ever had! You like to read to yourself. You are really talking a lot these days. We don't understand what you're saying, but boy are you holding a conversation! We try to respond appropriately. Mommy and Daddy are so excited about what you will do next, and we can't wait for more words to come soon. We love you, love you, love you.