As I sit here writing this letter on the eve of your second birthday, I can’t help but feel so very lucky to be your mom.  You are truly the most funny little boy. You have a huge personality, strong will and the sweetest heart.

This year you’ve changed so much. You have grown into a fiercely independent boy who knows exactly what he wants (and doesn’t want!)     Even though you want to do everything by yourself, you never want to be by yourself. You are such an affectionate cuddle bug and give the best hugs and sweetest kisses.

You are still working on sharing but seem to think you are entitled to all toys, regardless of who has them first. That being said, you are so kind and if you ever see anyone upset or hurt you ask if they are ok and give them a big kiss.

You have the best smile, I swear. Your smile melts my heart and lights up a room. Your laugh is infectious and your dad and I act like goof balls just to hear that giggle.

You are also ALL BOY. You climb on everything and jump off everything. You don’t walk, you run. You like balls and cars and you laugh at farts and burps. You have so much energy and you don’t like missing out on anything, which is probably why you don’t like to sleep! Putting you to bed is a full on battle every night – one of your favorite night time phrases is “no bed, no seep!”

These last few months, your vocabulary exploded. You know your numbers but count out of order (2,4,8,9). You know all primary colors and some of your letters (M, D, K, B), which I attribute to your love for Elmo’s songs letter and number of the day. Currently your love for Elmo is pretty strong but your greatest (and strangest) obsession is the blender, which you have named “yelo.” You ask for it first thing in the morning, you ask for it before bed and about 17 times in between. It’s pretty bizarre but also hilarious and one of the many quirky traits that make you, you.

Watching you grow this past year has been so fun and such a joy. This next year is going to bring some pretty big and exciting changes for our family – as we grow from a party of three to a family of four and welcome your little sister into our world.  I have no doubt that you will be the best big brother but no matter how much older you get, you will always be my baby boy, my son.

I love you to the stars and back xoxo

Mom