PENNY!
Pen pen.
Pennifer Lopez
Penny from the Block
Pennow
Pentucky
Penelope,
You are one! You are a whole 1!
Right now you are standing up holding onto Grammy's yarn maker knitting thing (I don't know what it is) and shaking it with great vigor. You are having a blast. Oh. You just found the yard. Now you are spinning it. And now you are sitting shaking your legs on the ground and dancing like the hoot you are.
You are a fun baby! You are the sweetest little thing. You brighten everyone's day. Complete strangers obsess over how happy and sweet you are. You literally say "Hi!" to everyone you encounter. One of the most proud moments you've given me so far is you and I were walking to the aquarium, and from your stroller you saw a homeless man walking by and you yelled "HI!" so loudly and happily right to him. He smiled so big. You truly made him feel loved and wanted in the world. It brings tears to my eyes. That is the kind of girl you are. You bring joy. You are light-giving. Every day you make me happier and happier.
Hold onto that kindness. It touches everyone you meet, and truly makes you special.
I just want to tell you how much I love you. I am so glad I had you. You are the perfect complement to your sister. You are very different in many ways, but each of you come together and make me the happiest woman I could ever be.
Now it is your nap time. I was trying to hold out so I could write more, but you are getting hella cranky and then I have to take advantage of the Penny-free time to get a few chores done. I'll see you when you wake up, sweet Pen.
Love you so much,
Mommy
