Piggysnoot

Dear Nora,

You are turning into somewhat of a Linus. So much so, in fact, that we had to have Grandma crochet you a second blanket just so we could wash the primary blanket every once in a while. You find the backup blanket acceptable for playing and napping…but never for sleeping. Apparently sleeping at night is a special thing only to be shared with the primary blanket.

When you say blankie it comes out sounding like bike-bye and at first we thought you were saying bye bye.

One of your favorite games to play with your blankie is BOO! It’s not peek-a-boo…you only say the boo part.

Your blankie is definitely your comfort item…you want it when you’re tired (and won’t sleep without it)…you want it when you’re hurting…you want it when we’re in an unfamiliar place…and you want it when it’s goofy-play time. That blankie is quite a traveler, too. In your short sixteen months it has: been to San Francisco twice, seen a few doctor’s and shots appointments, made it on quite a few shopping trips.

I can tell by the way your eyes light up when you see your blankie that the two of you are going to be lifelong pals. You couldn’t hug it any tighter or snuggle it any deeper. I imagine that knowing that your Great-Grandma made it for you will one day make it all the more special for you. Enjoy your bike-bye, Baby Girl. And I don’t care what anyone says, if you want to carry it down the aisle when you get married, you totally can!

Love,

Mah-om