Ohhhhhh Toot!

Dear Hallie,

When I grew up and became a teacher it didn't shock many people. Because as a young child I would line up all of my stuffed animals, stand in front of them, and teach on my dry-erase board. Now, you're little (20 months old), and I wonder who and what you'll grow up to be. Your personality shines so big! Something you get from daddy. You know what you like, what you don't, and you make it known. You're quite fashionable and like stylish things. Believe it or not, you know the difference between trendy and not. It surprises me. For Christmas, you opened a pair of houndstooth and pink rain boots and said, "Ohhhhhh toot!" Toot means cute. You had to put them on right then and you wore them the rest of the day with your pajamas! And last night, while you were eating, I added some decor to your bathroom. Later, you walked by and the change caught your attention. Your face lit up, just like it did when you opened that pair of boots on Christmas morning. I could tell you liked it. You didn't have to say anything to tell me that you approved. Of course, you did. And you said, "Ohhhhhh toot, momma!!" Being the indecisive person that I am, I was unsure of the new-look. For some crazy reason, having the "okay" of a 20-month old gave me confidence. Amazing how much you influence my life. Little one, you are stylish and fashionable- a prissy, girly- girl. And if I could guess, it's what your future holds. Wherever this life takes you, I know you'll be fashionable! It's just in you...

Miss Priss, Mommy loves you dearly.