14 months

Virginia Ann reached the 14 month mark this month and while it is not typically a big milestone, for my girls it has been the month they go from a baby to toddler. (Jack was a late bloomer:) During this month, Virginia Ann has become a little person. She started saying more words- mom, dad, ack, mad, up, down, out, juice and her favorite- more. She understands so much like "go get your shoes", "put this in the trash", "bring me your babydoll", "find your bottle", etc. My favorite is when I announce to the kids that it is bathtime and Virginia Ann runs down the hall to the bathroom trying to take her shirt off at the same time. She LOVES the bath. She tries so hard to play with Jack and Madeline, following them whenever they go. They have even locked her out of their room- a true sign of sibling love. Mad and VA are starting to play together. They share a love of all things baby and push their baby dolls around the house (loving the hardwoods!) and lately started having tea parties. Most of the time VA lets Madeline be the boss but she is learning to push back and it is cute to see her personality coming out.

Every day I feel so blessed to be Virginia Ann's mom. She is the happiest, easiest little girl; a cuddler who loves giving hugs and kisses. She is daily evidence to me that God is in control. We were quite surprised when we found out we were pregnant with her. Although we wanted a third,  the timing seemed so off with everything that was going on in our lives at the time. But God knew better and gave us this precious little girl who I am so thankful for. I am sad as I watch her turn into a toddler b/c I know she won't be little much longer but I am so grateful for this healthy, happy light we have been given! We love you Virginia Ann!