When I arrived home from my trip on Monday I was happily surprised that Little Lassie greeted me with lots of hugs and smiles. It appears she missed me! While I was away, I wondered if she would care that I was gone because at home we don’t always see eye to eye. I guess I’m giving her emotions that are too sophisticated for a 17 month old. LL was attached to me like velcro the first day I was home. Now, she is finding her independence again and I am enjoying her fierce hugs when she takes a break from being independent.

I am truly suprised at the growth and development LL made in the week I was away. She is saying a couple more words (or at least approximating them well,) walking less like Frankenstein - more like a lady, and taking off articles of clothing that twarted her in the past (sandals and pajamas.) I’m beginning to see that what everyone says is true, they really do grow up too fast. I missed Little Lassie’s first year and I’m feeling cheated, like I’ll never have enough time with her before she grows up.

Here is a peek at Little Lassie’s newest talent, dancing.