One month and counting....down.

It's been one month since we decided your dad would take a job out of the country.

Don't get me wrong, sweet girl, I'm not rushing this next year - no way, no how - not rushing this sweet, precious time with you and all your astonishing milestones.

I am, however, selfishly rushing the time away that I am without your dad. He's the love of my life. He's why I have you. He's pretty awesome...as you know.

In this past month, you've come to love pasta, eat bananas from the peel, scrunch your nose, hug your baby, kiss your friends, say 'dog' (sounds more like 'daa'), and use your vocals. Man you love your vocals..your 'loud' vocals. And darling...I love that you love your vocals. I love nothing more than when you 'talk'. And you know what else? You walked...no assistance...freestyle steps...you walked this past month. August 7, 2013 to be exact.

And you walked while daddy and I both worked. You were with Mrs. Audrey, your teacher who loves you dearly, you walked. Took a few steps in class. And as luck would have it, Ms. Audrey was staying overnight with you at our house, because mommy had to work out of town, and she caught your steps on video. I got to see you walk...while I worked. Daddy got to see you walk...while he worked.

And when I picked you up the next day from baby school...you took 3 steps towards me. You did. You walked to me. You walked to dad too, I'm sure.

You are amazing, my sweet peach. So far you've made being your mom so easy and such a blessing. Your giggle makes my laughter double. Your comfort makes my confidence increase tremendously. Your chatter and smart girl moves make me know we're making the right decisions for you.

I'm here and I'm present - in front of you everyday. And I have no doubt your daddy is here too. I tell you daily he loves you. I send him updates on what you ate for breakfast and the faces you made while doing so. He gets videos. He gets kissed on Skype.

Your daddy has so much love for you that he was working...while you walked.

We love you sweet peach....and are doing this for you.  One month down and 11 to go. With you GA, mommy and daddy can do this.