Dear Lil A

9 months out in the world after 9 months in! How has it been so far? Would you rate it 5 stars?

This month you visited 4 countries - Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and Czech Republic. Your mom failed you on the no sweet and salt rule till 1 year and let you croissants and ice cream

I’m sorry but in my defense it was either give it to you or have you maul myface off trying to get it from me.

You really enjoyed it though. You are getting along well with 80 other people traveling Europe with you.

Especially your grandpa’s friends who are taking turns playing with you.

I almost forgot, you crawled for the first time in Hungary! It was so exciting to watch you crawl on the cushiony hotel bed as your sister cheered you on!

You are a smiley baby mashaAllah and love looking at passersby and charm them with a toothless grin. But this month you’ve suddenly realized mamma is a separate person from you and have started crying when I walk away from you. You are happiest when held by mamma or pappa and when playing with your sis. But z has to be careful around you because you are determined to pull her hair out of her scalp one day.

I guess you will have no memories of all the wonderful places we have visited in this time, but I hope the warmth and love you received becomes a part of you.

Love,

Mamma