My darling little boy. You are two years old now; no longer a baby, but still my baby.
You have grown so much and continue to learn new things each day. I have watched you change from a tiny baby, watched you crawl all over until you decided to stand up and walk. Now you run around, always in a hurry to explore everything around you and absorb all that you can.
You notice everything now, and you constantly surprise me at the connections you make between items. You remember where things were and if they were moved, and you know where items are stored behind closed doors or cabinets.
I still marvel when you pat the food container when it is time to feed our dogs. You point at things you want, and I can see your mind working in specific ways.
I know this year has been a learning and growing experience for us both. You have experienced a few big changes, adapting to having Daddy away so much and then transitioning from having a nanny in our house to going out to daycare every day. It hasn’t always been easy, but together we have found our rhythm, and you seem to love daycare now. You have friends, are coming home with projects you have colored, and even have started saying a few words without prompting.
Milestones have always been on your terms and your timeline. I could only teach you something new if you were ready and willing to learn. You have taught me so much about myself while showing me your personality and quirks. This personality of yours will take you places we can only imagine.
You give the tightest hugs and the most enthusiastic high-fives. I love to watch how you interact with your loved ones over the phone video chat. I enjoy watching you play and listening to your squeals and babbles. I especially love to watch you make pretend phone calls on the TV remote, or with my shoe. You are already showing your imagination and intelligence.
I am looking forward to seeing what your second year brings, watching you grow and learn even more. Begin to have little conversations with you. See what new tasks you accomplish and master.
I love you, my sweet, silly boy.
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Camilla says
This is so, so sweet! Happy birthday to him! Awesome cake btw :)
Lacey says
Happy Birthday little man! And I absolutely love the cake!! We love TMNT in our family!
Julie says
Thanks! Pretty sure kiddo is required to grow up a TMNT fan too :)
Samantha @ Momma Wants Java says
This is sooo sweet! Happy birthday, Baby H!
Tiffany | shortsweetmom says
This is so sweet! Happy birthday to your little man. As a ninja turtle fan I love the birthday cake choice.
Elizabeth Doren says
Mine just turned two. It seems just like yesterday she was on my chest and sleeping. Now she’s not sleeping and has a toy chest she can open. Time flies. Beautiful post.
Mommy blogger: Candace Ann says
Sweet letter. I remember all those moments. My last is 19 months so we’ll be celebrating 2 soon too. You will be surprised and amazed continuously. Wait until he can tell you full paragraphs or when he first learns to read. It’s beautiful.
Samantha Broyles says
They will always be our babies. They grow up way too fast.
Shann Eva says
Such a sweet post. Your son will cherish this when he is older. It all goes by way too fast.
kid can doodle says
He’s lucky to have such a loving mom! They’re super adaptable and adjust to whatever life throws them. Also remember that it’s the challenges we have that build character. Cheers from kidcandoodle
Sam says
Aww it is amazing how fast they grow. It’s even more amazing how much we learn from them while they grow!
Stacy says
This is so sweet, I can relate to this. My boy turns two in a couple weeks ?
Raquel Harbin says
It is so crazy to think how much they grow and develop in a year…and I don’t think that gaze of marvel ever truly goes away. Happy birthday to your little one!
Amanda says
Aw this was super sweet!
Georgiana says
So sweet! That is such a fun and precious age. It’s great that you’re taking the time to enjoy every minute. I can only imagine how hard it is with your hubby away for long periods of time, but you and your son will have that time together with just the two of you that can’t be replaced.
Jaclyn Bree says
My Doll is almost 18months old now and I can relate to EVEYTHING you said! I’m excited to hear her start saying words but for now I’m happy to listen to her babble. Especially into “phones.”
Laura Roth says
Aw, this is so sweet! What a perfect letter to pop in his baby book!
Holly says
My little boy just turned two also!
Julie says
I’m about a month late posting this lol but happy birthday to your little boy too!
Belle says
What a beautiful letter! Love this!
One Awesome Momma
Amanda says
So beautiful. I remember when my son turned 2. I cried! Enjoy it while you can.
Stefani @ Crafty Christian says
This is too precious! I know how you feel with my 2 yr old. They are so much smarter than we realize. XO
Julie says
It is amazing how smart they really are, and how quickly they get that way at age 2. I mean just a little bit ago they were drooling messes lol