Tuesday August 31, 1999 (nearing midnight) Julia is 2 years and 4 months old
Dear Julia,
As I write this you are asleep. You were asleep when I went to work this morning at 9 a.m. I saw you briefly when I came home at 6:30. You were busy playing with Lark and Trina. They had devised a veritable labyrinth in the living room out of boxes, overturned chairs, and jackets and costumes draped over them.
I managed to find this month's Ensign and leaf through it to find this month's visiting teaching message so I could go visiting teaching at 7:30. And then I saw you again briefly before I went to a Primary Presidency meeting at 8:30 (during which time I disassembled the labyrinth in an effort to locate my primary materials). When I returned home at 10 p.m. you were asleep.
A few weeks ago I took all you girls to Seven Peaks Water Park. Laura, Jasmine, and Margret were given free passes and you were free. I only had to pay for me, Trina, and Lark. At first you were very unsure about playing in the pools. But soon you warmed to it and after hours of play you still didn't want to leave!
Th following weekend we went to Roosevelt to visit your cousins. Some of your sisters went a day early with Grandpa Williams. They packed their bags so of course you packed a bag too. When they got into Grandpa's car you and I and the sisters who stayed got into our car. We all buckled in and I tossed your bag in the back seat. We made one errand stop before going to visit the "Precious Child" store. You became very concerned. Finally we figured out you were saying "book bag" which is what you had packed as your suitcase. Once you had that in your lap you were fine -- and even asleep before we got to the store.
The next morning the rest of us were on our way to Roosevelt bright (actually dark) and early. After all, we had a three hour drive before we got to their church at 9 a.m. After church we met for a meal to wish Emily and Cory well on their missions. We all had a great visit. You managed to get your dress very dirty. So we looked in your bag (that you had packed) to find something else for you to wear. All that was in the bag was a swimming suit for me (your mom), for you, and for Trina. We know what you think is important!
You loved attending church with your cousin Sariah. You went right into her class (she is a CTR 5) with Lark (a CTR 7). This was a surprise to us as you will never go into your nursery class in our ward without your Mom or Dad. During Sharing Time you noticed a picture of Jesus and announced, "Jesus!". You also held your sheet music and sang your own words and tune at the top of your voice. You often do this -- prompting people from rows all around to turn and smile at you.
We ran out of diapers last week so we have been encouraging you to use the toilet. At first you wanted to wear a sanitary napkin in your panties but you soon tired of that. For the most part you are doing very well and are so proud of yourself. (Your "staying dry" reward is that you get to wear your swimming suit all day).
We moved the furniture around in your bedroom. Now that the crib is between Trina and Lark's beds you are happy to sleep in it. You also weened yourself from nursing in the past month. Such milestones you are making!
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