Diaper!

Dear Addie,

Ever since the new little baby (7 mos or so) made her appearance at day-care, you have been so excited to play with your baby doll.  You push her around in the stroller, cuddle her, and carry her around.

And last night I couldn't understand why you were so adimate to get wipes out of your wipe container.  You got a couple wipes, then you took your baby doll, tried several times to lay her on a chair (which didn't work), then moved her to the couch where we change your diaper.  Then you moved her little legs up out of the way, lifted her dress, and started wiping her!  You wanted to change your baby's diaper.

It was adorable.  Addie girl, you were so gentle and sweet!  I grabbed one of your cloth diapers that's too small, and we put it on your baby.  You were SO excited! You took your baby right over to the stroller and plopped her in.  And then (this is what gets me), you straightened her dress out and rubbed your hand on her tummy, just like I do to you.

Then you went on your usual tear through the house with the stroller.

It was so sweet to see you so gentle.  My beautiful girl- you are already gentle and kind to your baby.  One day (if you choose), you will see what it's like to have a real baby, and that gentle, kind instinct will rush it's way back in.  Should you choose to have a baby or two, you will be an amazing mama.

Love you my girl,
Mama