Beached Whale

Nali,

This is an interesting corner of summer- a wavy, muggy era of mosquitos and guarding your leg fats from their hungry noses. We've been taking you to a large amount of uncharted beaches, and you love it- you're new move is this pseudo-swimming flipper thrash. We'd hold you in the water and your legs would automatically float upward, assuming the position of a beached whale or falling sky-diver. You'd then thrash salt water into your face without flinching or crying. This is your new move! I am amazed.

You're set to be Totoro for Halloween- the giant mythological forest hippo that can fly. He is from a movie mama goose and I are fans of- you must watch it. I was graced with multiple gigs on Halloween, so I get to parade you around in a Totoro suit that day as a perk. We can't wait.

This is a good pocket of life to be reclining into, the way you recline without a care in the world in your carrier. Enjoy the ride, big dino. We love you.

-Hippopapamus