Otis, my littlest bud - you really are hard to catch on camera! I had to break out the flash. You have absolutely zero use for sitting still which left me staring at your letter board this time around and I would have rather not considering it is your LAST one before your first birthday! That's hard on a mama. But you bring.the.fun and time has just flown right on by!
You are finally crushing sleep and often snooze through the night. Praise praise! That has been a game changer. You're getting so tough in all things physical and seem to get stronger and more brave by the day. Honestly, you like to push the envelope, so I'm sure you will be keeping us on our toes until the end of time. You just had your first trip to the beach [Folly] and I think you would've crawled straight into the ocean if we had let you keep going. You just love to explore! I can't wait to watch you climb your first tree one of these days; I have a feeling you'll head straight for the top.
You love groceries so much that I think I either need a job at Publix or a bigger garden. Probably both. And I believe you are going to be a stock pot forever, but we will see. Your big, flirty, genuine grin is going to melt hearts forever, of THAT I am certain!
We love you so much, Otis Perry. We delight in you and all of the joy and chaos you add to our family. You make us better, more whole and we can't wait to celebrate your first year next month! For you, my sweet boy, are much to celebrate.
