charlie in his gymnastics suit dear charlie, when we met on an ambulance on the highway four years ago today, it became clear right away that you are your own little dude. you have personality and charm and determination and yes, stubbornness, enough for a classroom of children. your clever little brain is always searching to understand and make use of the world around you. now that you are four, you are so big. you are so capable and so strong. but you still flash the "i love you" sign through your classroom window, and oh but you melt my heart. you have been so graceful at moving from littlest to "middlest" brother, and asking for extra time and love when you need it, but sharing your space and life with little bean and big brother john. you amaze me every day with how you communicate and use your words. and your songs are the best, bitty. never stop writing and singing your own songs. i hope you never stop climbing into my lap to snuggl