Takeshi,

You are becoming quite a mama’s boy. I can no longer leave you out of my sight; you cry and scream. Some day you’ll realize that just because I’m not there doesn’t mean you can’t have fun, but for now you just want to make sure that your milk factory doesn’t disappear.

You are also a little hug-a-holic. You hug anything and everything. You hug me, you hug the cats and you hug stuffed animals. You are becoming such an affectionate little boy and I love it!

You are taking your job of learning how to walk very seriously. You put your arms up in the air and can take a few steps. You like to practice when no one is looking — I suppose it’s less stressful that way. I know the cats fear the day you can walk unassisted, without wobbling and teetering on your toes. Esco used to love sleeping on chairs but he has since moved to higher ground, where there is less of a chance of you walking up to him and yanking on his tail, squishing his nose or poking him in the eye.

I love you, little booger!
Mama