First Valentine's Day

Dear Tatum,

We began the day by making Daddy a Valentine's Day breakfast. You sat in your bouncy seat on the kitchen counter and watched as I made eggs, bacon and toast. Daddy and I enjoyed our breakfast and then off to work he went.

After getting ready for the day, we went to visit Grandma Vicki for lunch. Your cousin Bella and Aunt Randi were there too. Your cousin Bella was very happy to hold you and you were very well behaved. You are such a good baby.

Grandma Vicki watched you tonight so that Mommy and Daddy could go to dinner. Again, you behaved like a little angel. Grandma Vicki said when you weren't sleeping, your eyes were glued to the ceiling fan as always.

She also said that you had a gift for me. Thank you for the the Valentine's Day card and the flowers. It was very thoughtful of you to think of me on Valentine's Day. I have a strong feeling that you may have had some help though. :0)

I have been looking forward to today so that we could put your Valentine's Day outfit on you. We have some pictures of you and Michael in your little red outfits. In one picture, Michael grabbed onto your hand for a few seconds. Good thing we had the cameras ready.

For Valentine's Day you received a couple of gifts...
A smiling Mum and a new little outfit from Grandma Vicki. You also received a fun book that Mommy wears on her hand from your Aunt Jamie, Uncle Mike and Michael.

There are also a couple of new things that you are doing. First, you have been trying to stick your entire fist in your mouth. We are not quite sure why, but you are trying real hard. We remove your fist and replace it with your binky. I would rather work at weaning you off your binky than your fist.

You also now respond to us sticking out our tongue at you by sticking out your tongue at us. This might not be the best trick to teach you, however, we saw this in a baby video that Grandma Rhonda gave us to watch and decided to try it. You actually think it is funny and it puts a smile on our faces as well as yours. It is a fun game.

I also want you to know that Mommy received several emails today from friends and family letting us know how much they love your blog and appreciate being able to read it. You are very loved and have many people that care about you. You are very special to not only Mommy and Daddy, but many others.

I love you,
Mommy