My Little Man,
I can't believe how long it's been since the last time I wrote you. It seems like just yesterday we were celebrating your first birthday, and now you're almost 17 months old. In 5 months you've grown leaps and bounds - not just physically, but mentally as well. It's unbelievable that I can actually have conversations with you now; where I know what you're trying to tell me, and you understand what I'm saying to you. It's funny, because a lot of what you say is still in your own unique language that only Daddy and I seem to understand. But I kind of like it that way - it's our own special bond.
Our bond has only grown more close over this summer, as I've been able to spend each and every day with you. When you're older, there's going to be a point when you look back on your childhood and think "those were the good old days." As a parent, however, it's a sobering thought to relive the memories of your own childhood, by watching your child experience everything for the first time, and realize that you're currently living in those "good old days." It's a heartwarming feeling and, at the same time, scary, because you just want to grasp at it so tightly and never let go. Before having children, I was always looking forward to the future. Now, I've never wanted to simply live in the moment as much as I can.
Getting to spend every day with you this summer, and watch you turn into the little man you've become, has been an absolute treat. It makes me so sad that I have to go back to work tomorrow and I won't have the same precious moments with you. We always refer to new babies as being these little miracles...but it doesn't stop there. Every day that I get to wake up and spend with you is a miracle.
And adding on to the constant miracles of our family, we have even more changes headed our way. In just a few short months, you'll become a big brother and have a little sister. It's exciting and daunting at the same time. I'm so excited for you to have a sister. I'm happy that you'll be so close in age and hope that you two will grow up to be best of friends and each other confidants. But looking back to when you were first born, I still don't really know how I did it. It was all trial and error, and a lot of mistakes along the way. It was rough. I can't imagine trying to take care of a new baby, while keeping my eye on your mischievous self. I'm sure there's going to be more mistakes, more tears, and more mishaps along the way...but we'll make it through!
As things continue to change around us, and our family continues to grow, I want you to be absolutely sure of one thing: My love for your will always be constant and unwavering. That will never change.
I love you so much and I love the little boy you're growing up to become.
Love,
Your (growing) Mommy
