Letter To Our TWO Year Old

Dear Brody-

Where have the last two years gone?  Seriously, just like that you are TWO and the sweetest happiest kid there is.  How did I get to lucky to call you my son?

Before you were born we dreamed about what you would like at two.  Would you be adventurous?  Would you be shy? Would you be outgoing?  Secretly we wished away the younger days just so we could see this stage.  We knew it would be the best- the absolute most fun and we KNEW we would just want to bottle you up.  So who are you now that we're here?

You are laid back and just go with the flow.  We could not ask for an easier little man; seriously, you are SO easy.  You transition from one task and item to the next without hesitation.  This is great for our family because we are spontaneous.

You are happy- always happy.  Well, maybe not always happy but if you have bubbles, fruit, your pups, at school with your friends, hanging with your teachers, swimming, playing with water, or swinging at the park you are certain to have a smile from ear to ear.

You have the most adorable dimples and smile.  Seriously, how do they expect parents to discipline their kiddos when they are so cute?  We were dealt a difficult hand on this one.

Speaking of discipline you are still learning how to be OK with 'no' and comprehend what it means.  We don't and can't always give you what you want but we will always give you what you need.

Your lack of rhythm but love for music is heartwarming.  Sorry kiddo, neither mom or dad have any dance skills either so we don't know if you will either, but we love to watch you stomp your feet and bob your head.  The other morning at breakfast Beyonce came on and it practically lit up your world.  I think you are a Rap and R&B lover at heart.  Again, sorry for passing on a lack of rhythm and skills to you.  With a little practice and determination we're sure you will be able to fit in dancing with friends at a club (someday way in the future anyway.)

You want to be just like mommy and daddy.  You love to complete tasks right along with us: vacuuming, cleaning, exercising, reading, you name it you are our little shadow.  Secretly we cannot wait until we can really enlist your help and do some chores around the house.  I'm sure by the time this day comes your interest in these tasks will have faded.

You are kind and gentle--mostly.  Sometimes when you are seeking attention you get a little wild but overall very mild mannered.  You share your toys well with other kids and want to be inclusive to all.  Sometimes mommy worries that you don't always advocate for yourself when you should.  We'll need to work on finding you a voice for those times when you aren't quite sure what happened.  Of course in a gentle appropriate way.

Happy Birthday, Bman!  We love you more than we ever could have imagined.  Now please STOP growing-- you are perfect just the way you are.

XOXO,

Mama and Daddy