Sweet Boy

Dear Sweet Boy,

        Lately, you've been knocking me off my feet. And not in a bad way, I'm talking about in those magical ways where you say something and I have no clue you knew what that meant, or how to even phrase your sentence that well. I can't tell you how many times lately your daddy and I have looked at each other with pure surprise at your story telling and grammatically correct monologues. We've always thought we had a smart cookie, but to hear teachers and neighbors and friends comment on your amazing inflection and speech makes us beyond proud. I wonder how many other 2 year olds add such a variety of adjectives to their sentences, or use the correct tense when referring to something that happened. I think it's absolutely adorable that whenever daddy tells you something right in front of me, you must repeat the entire thing to me as if I didn't hear. I always act like I heard it first from you as I secretly know this makes you happy. 
        You're only 2 and we have been seeing signs of the 3-year-old stutter for weeks now, but they aren't that often and I think it's mostly because your mouth can't keep up with your speedy brain. Your impressive, beyond-you-years, ever growing brain. We can pretty much understand 98% of what you're saying these days and you always seem to know exactly what we're saying. Sure if I told you that there was a purple elephant in the oven, you'd be confused, but if I asked you to get your purple elephant and put it in the oven, you'd do it. 
        Your memory also seems to be expanding in ways I couldn't even imagine at this age. You'll bring up something we talked about the week prior, or a phrase you use with your grandparents last time we saw them. We can ask you what you did over the weekend and you remember. But you don't just say 'zoo'. Oh no, you describe the animals we saw, how we didn't see your teacher there (who we thought we would) and that it rained and you caught the rain on your fingertips. Oh, and songs and books? You can sing around 10 songs all by yourself and know 2 books by heart.{proud momma face}
        We have friends who think your voice sounds like a 4 year old, but to me, I still hear a baby voice. And I'm glad. I like being over a decade away from puberty and would love for this sweet, toddler voice to stick around for a while. 'Love you mommy' will sound good at any age, but I have to admit I love it more now than I did last year. Maybe it's because I know you know what it means, rather than it's something we say often. Or maybe it's because I hope we are this close forever. I asked your daddy the other day if I overuse those 3 magical words. I wouldn't ever want you to think I just nonchalantly throw it out there. We decided that there are children who probably never hear those words and they simply can't be overused. I like reminding you all day that I love you.
        So here's to you and your brain my little angel. Some parents brag about walking early or potty training early. I'm bragging about your brain, and quite frankly, it would be the #1 wish on my list of what I'd prefer to brag about anyway. You keep blowing me away, sweet boy, and know that your proud mommy and daddy are your biggest fans.

Love, 
Mommy