To My Baby Bear -
I know it's been a bit rough lately. Between buying a house, selling a house, car trips to our new area 20 min away and just plain busy times, you still remain our happy little guy. Sure you show signs of the 'terrible 2s' once and a while, but overall you are still our goofy, sweet boy who is content doing anything as long as mommy or daddy is around.
We've been trying to still get to fun activities as much as we can and I wish you could understand how fun our new neighborhood will be. Yes, moving schools (again) will be rough, but I'm taking time off work to help you transition easier and I know you'll feel right at home in no time. Trust me, it tears me up knowing you'll have to leave your buddies and won't recognize anyone there, but it won't be feasible to drive 40 min both ways to daycare any more.
On another note, I think you've been going through a growth spurt lately. You eat such big meals and then still ask for more, never turning down the opportunity for food. It cracks me up though, these phases. One month you'll just not be too hungry when we eat, but the next you can't scarf your food down fast enough. Growing boy.
Lastly, I currently have a love/hate relationship with your independence. Sometimes it's nice that you can put on your own shoes, but other times it becomes stressful when you want to do it yourself and it takes 29 minutes. I like, though, how you still constantly negotiate and take pride in picking out things on your own. Don't get too independent on me though; hearing that you still need me is what makes my heart flutter.
Love you baby bear.
So precious!!! :)
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ReplyDeleteOh, that independent streak is a blessing and a curse, isn't it? :)
ReplyDeletewhat a sweet letter!
ReplyDeleteThe independence thing is a real love/hate. Yes I want you to learn how to do this but sheesh we could have walked out the house an hour ago lol.
I am constantly telling people that the one thing that I love and then turn around and hate equally is Henry's independence. Last night he was determined that he was going to pour his own cup of milk out of the gallon that he could barely lift. That was a fun 10 minute tantrum! Haha! I hope the transition goes smoothly.
ReplyDeleteAwwww - I'm sure he's doing just fine with all the trips and new house planning.
ReplyDeleteHave you found a new school for him? That has to be such a hard transition (on you and Derek). I'm sure he'll be just fine. Resilient little buggers, our kids are!
sorry i haven't been reading/commenting your blog lately! but you are such a good mom. i'm freaking out all the time as everton's independence grows!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure he'll do fine with his new school. Trenton has been in four schools since he was 2 1/2, and it always amazes me how quickly he makes new friends. Kids are stronger than we think. It will probably be harder on Mommy and Daddy than him!
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