I Love Every Little Thing About You

I’m here to say
I love you more each day
And I just want to tell the world
That I love you so.

(a little Stevie Wonder inspiration for your Wednesday)

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My Dearest Cakes,

You are just two months shy of your second birthday and I’m left to wonder where the time has gone.  You are growing so quickly and it makes me proud to witness all the new things that you can do.  You are still an adventurous explorer, but a haphazard artist who colors on any surface that lacks color: the hardwood floors, the dog, & today, your dresser. 

 

You like to hold my hand everywhere we go and sometimes while I’m driving.  If I need shoulder surgery some day, I may need to send you a bill, but for now it’s entirely worth it.  When I rub your hand, your sleepy cries cease and your eyes give in to slumber.  Today, you grabbed me by the hand and led me to the stairs and said, “I go night-night.  C’mon Mommy.  Go upstairs.” 

When we went shopping yesterday, you admired all the big girl beds at the store and like Goldilocks, you tried them all.  When I asked you today if you wanted a big girl bed you cheered like your favorite curious monkey, so I took your crib rail off.  You were so excited about naptime that you skipped your stories & snuggle time and hopped right into bed.  I am secretly afraid that you will fall out, so I placed a soft landing pad on the outside of your bed. 

 

You have a special place in your heart for FurBaby.  When you see that his bowl is empty, you retrieve his bag of dog food from the pantry and scoop out some kibbles for him to eat.  You’re a very good helper.  You also enjoy the doggie’s water and don’t seem to notice the difference between your own drink and his.  When you have access to a straw, I have to be sure that you are not siphoning liquid into your own cup.  Lately, I’ve heard you call out to our critter, “Tobby, you wanna snuggle?”  or “Tobby, you wanna play?”  Unfortunately, he’s not so good at puzzles. 

 

You are suddenly particular about the kind of clothes that you wear – last night, you insisted on wearing your Disney princess pajama top over your clothes.  You also like your Jimmy Buffett shark t-shirt that you wear as a nightgown.  Today, you found a lampshade and insisted that it was a hat and proceeded to wear it while you ate your breakfast.  In the future, just so you know… I’ll be the kind of Mommy who will let you wear a Tinkerbell costume to church if it makes you happy. 

 

Last week, you learned how to open the refrigerator and you are less than subtle when letting us know what you’d like to drink.  Yesterday you hauled a container of milk and the chocolate into the living room and told Daddy that you wanted “this.”  You also get out the orange juice and chocolate — it’s difficult to explain to you how awful these combinations are. 

 

This morning you took your pacifier out of your mouth and asked, “It’s for babies?”  When I agreed, you laughed at me and put it back in your mouth.  One thing at a time, I suppose, but I sure do like it when I can see those sweet little lips!  You give the best little kisses and I love the way you wrap your arms tightly around my neck. 

 

Little one… I love you more each day.  In each and every way, I am so thankful to have my days to spend with you. 

Love always,

Mommy