Dear Victor,
How amazing it is that you are one year and one month old. I just can't believe I'm making comments on the phone about "my one-year-old singing in the background." You are so big.
You aren't just growing in stature. Daddy and I see little increments of growth in other ways too. You love, love, love to read books, and will sit quiet, snuggling on our laps, through quite a pile. Even neb time isn't much trouble, because that's when we read a whole stack of your favorites.
You are eating lots of new foods--even dairy. I'm still waiting to see if you show any signs of allergies or sensitivities, but so far, so good. Some of your favorites are little cubes of bread, chili, grilled cheese, bananas, and goldfish crackers.
You mostly respond to our "no touch" cautions, even if we aren't right next to you. How it warms our hearts when you listen and obey. We want these little steps to pave the way for you to understand that God is the boss, and we always need to trust and obey Him.
When we pray, you add your "m-amem" at the end. When we read your favorite bedtime book, Most of All Jesus Loves You, you say, "Sss-s" for Jesus. Like "beep" and "banana" and "dadadadada," these are just little building blocks for what we hope will grow into a full understanding and love for the greatest truths in the world.
You are growing stronger. Sometimes your little spirit just rears up, and we can be hard pressed to know how to respond, but we pray that strong will is part of your fortitude to stand for what's right and be a lover and defender of those who are in need.
You are not a little baby anymore. You even have two younger cousins now. But what a sweet season to see you growing and learning and exploring the world every day.
We love you so much and pray that God continues to give us all we need to raise you in the discipline and instruction of His name. You are precious to us, sweet Victor.
Love,
Momma and Daddy
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