Dear Addison (4 years, 8 months)

Dear Addison,

Oh Addie Roo, I miss you. I haven't got to hug or kiss you in 3 months and I still won't have gotten to in 3 more months when you turn 5! I can't believe it.

When I called you and momma last time, you were in the bathroom. Momma asked if you needed any help. You, as usual, said no. Your momma checked the bathroom anyway and told you that you don't need to use as much toilet paper. To that, you replied, "Don't worry momma, it'll turn into a small ball when it is in the toilet." I could hear you, but you said, "Shhh, don't tell her."

Your mom also told me some funny stories from late. Like this one.

While eating your Blizzad from Dairy Queen, you said, "Mom, my throat is as cold as Christmas." Impressive simile baby girl. You're so smart and adorable.

Also, this line, which I have a feeling is a little preview of what is to come in your teen years: "Mom, you're just gonna have to do it cause i'm too busy."

I absolutely love how much you love school. The other day, you said, "Mom, can you tell Raleigh not to come for a few more minutes." She said you never want to leave school.

Speaking of Raleigh, you spent the other afternoon with him. He was talking to Sadie and you felt it was necessary to say, "Raleigh, she can't understand you." Then, you looked at Sadie and said, "Bark, bark, bark. There Raleigh, now she knows."

Your mom also told me that you asked "Can Auntie Mal pick me up from school tomorrow so we can go see Ellie and Olivia?" I cannot wait until I can actually do that when I am home next year and you are in kindergarten! We can even have sleepovers with Ellie and Olivia. I promise.

Love you always, forever and without a doubt,

Auntie Mal