Dearest Oliver,
Your smiles and laughter are the bright spot in an otherwise dark December. The Christmas lights are all aglow and I can't help but feel that holiday spirit washing over me with your excited proclamations. "Christmas lights!" You're enjoying the holidays as only a child can, wide eyed, excited, not quite sure what each day holds. We've watched the same Mickey Mouse specials over and over per your request, though I must admit I'm a bit disheartened you don't take more interest in the old classics like Rudolph and Frosty the Snowman. Oh well, it is Christmas and it is cheer. This year we are doing a Mickey Mouse advent calendar, "Mickey chocolate" as you say. I'm not sure you quite understand the count-down, but we are getting close here on the 23rd of December. This year was pretty rough on us, but I am so excited to see your face Christmas morning as you look upon your new toys and playthings. Your grandma has been spending the day with you, decorating gingerbread things and cookies. You've grown to love her, your grandpa, and Lukas and Dakota so much. You ask to go their house nearly every day, and it is always a chore to get you to leave. I cannot blame you I suppose, as I often sought the company and freedom their house allows as well.
Each day holds new wonders, new things to learn for you, and you soak it all up with delight. You blew my mind the other night that you knew what a trumpet was; I have no idea where you learn all that you do. I eagerly await the days we can speak candidly and completely with one other, make traditions that you want to do, and get your perspective on all this yuletide glee. Currently, we eat ice-cream after decorating the tree, and watch Nightmare Before Christmas on the 23rd (so tonight, as I write this). I wonder if these traditions will stick, and look forward to the new ones we create. We haven't decided yet whether or not to give in to popular custom with the Santa Claus lie, and I'm sure whichever way we go on that topic will greatly impact your Christmases to come. It is a torn subject, though the only 'upside' is that everyone else does it so it'd kind of be weird not to... That and some adorable photo opportunities. Though I suppose you can still have those. I mean, people still take photos with things that aren't necessarily real, right?
I want only the best in life for you, my son, and I hope that your memories of youthful holidays are as warm and as bright as can be.
Always,
Mom
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Friday, August 22, 2014
Dearest Oliver,
Yesterday was your second birthday. I can't believe how much you've grown and changed over the last six months, let alone the last year. Each day brings new things to you, and I love watching you grow and develop into the person you're going to be. You said your first complete sentence last night, after you asked your dad to climb in bed and he obliged. "Big daddy in my bed." It was pretty much the most adorable thing ever.
You were blessed to have a lovely party last weekend in the park by our home with family and friends. You know, you're not as spoiled as a lot of other kids, but you get more than enough. I'm not sure how those parents deal with all the excess anyway. I took some of the money your Aunt Melissa gave you and got you a bunch of clothes for you to grow into over the next while, you got a bouncy house and so many cars/trucks, and some underwear!
I'm excited, and terrified to attempt potty training next weekend. I really hope that we're able to make it work! You're so smart, and inquisitive I don't foresee too many issues, but apparently it's a real pain with boys. I guess we shall see. Four days of nothing but you and me and the toilet, and I imagine lots of laundry.
I really want to tell you how much I love you, how you astonish me each and every day with your new word or phrase you pick up. Your antics are hilarious and endearing and I cannot imagine my life without you in it. You're everything I could have ever hoped for in a son, and more. I hope you know that.
Love Always,
Mom
Yesterday was your second birthday. I can't believe how much you've grown and changed over the last six months, let alone the last year. Each day brings new things to you, and I love watching you grow and develop into the person you're going to be. You said your first complete sentence last night, after you asked your dad to climb in bed and he obliged. "Big daddy in my bed." It was pretty much the most adorable thing ever.
You were blessed to have a lovely party last weekend in the park by our home with family and friends. You know, you're not as spoiled as a lot of other kids, but you get more than enough. I'm not sure how those parents deal with all the excess anyway. I took some of the money your Aunt Melissa gave you and got you a bunch of clothes for you to grow into over the next while, you got a bouncy house and so many cars/trucks, and some underwear!
I'm excited, and terrified to attempt potty training next weekend. I really hope that we're able to make it work! You're so smart, and inquisitive I don't foresee too many issues, but apparently it's a real pain with boys. I guess we shall see. Four days of nothing but you and me and the toilet, and I imagine lots of laundry.
I really want to tell you how much I love you, how you astonish me each and every day with your new word or phrase you pick up. Your antics are hilarious and endearing and I cannot imagine my life without you in it. You're everything I could have ever hoped for in a son, and more. I hope you know that.
Love Always,
Mom
Friday, May 30, 2014
Dearest Oliver,
What a rambunctious toddler you've grown into! As worried as I was about you walking,you definitely proved that was unfounded as you currently run around full of energy. You love being outside, and anything that is related to that - splashing in puddles, throwing rocks, and playing with trucks and balls.
I just about melted the first time you crawled up on my lap and gave me a hug and a kiss - without me even asking! It's amazing to think about how far you've come and imagine how far you're going to go. My, how I love you. There's something so innocent and amazed in your gaze as you learn all about the world. You love your dad and sitting in cars with him, or walking to check the mail while holding his hand. He's sure grown to liking you quite a bit as well. I love walking a beat behind the two of you when you're walking, or catching you two cuddling on the bed watching a movie. There are so many things I know he can't wait to show to you, and share with you as you grow.
While your favorite thing is going outside (you grab everyone's shoes for them and yell at people to take you to the park), you're also very much into Frozen. Which, I'm sure is something you'll remember as it's a pretty big movie that doesn't seem to be going anywhere. You also like watching Little Bear, and anything you can convince your dad or I to put on so you can avoid going to bed.
Speaking of which, last week we plopped a mattress in place of your crib, and you didn't miss a beat. So proud of you for that! You've been so easy on all transitions, bottle to sippy, formula to milk, etc. Now, if only I could get you to eat vegetables...
You've also grown up quite socially as well. Genevieve is your best friend and pretty much like a sister, and you adopted all her friends and their siblings as well - which has led to a pretty busy birthday schedule the past couple of weeks. It's been awesome to see you doing the crafts there, painting, coloring, and jumping around. While I'm realistic in knowing that you probably won't, you and G seem like life-long friends and siblings at the moment. When you hug each other good-bye at the end of the day, she tells you how much she's going to miss you - even if you're coming back the next morning.
Darling Ollie, thank you for being such a sweet boy - even if you've got a bit of a temper or mean streak that pokes its head from time to time - you've been a joy thus far, I hope that we can keep that up through your "terrible twos". I wish you all the world, and am doing what I can to make sure you get it.
Love you!
Mom
What a rambunctious toddler you've grown into! As worried as I was about you walking,you definitely proved that was unfounded as you currently run around full of energy. You love being outside, and anything that is related to that - splashing in puddles, throwing rocks, and playing with trucks and balls.
I just about melted the first time you crawled up on my lap and gave me a hug and a kiss - without me even asking! It's amazing to think about how far you've come and imagine how far you're going to go. My, how I love you. There's something so innocent and amazed in your gaze as you learn all about the world. You love your dad and sitting in cars with him, or walking to check the mail while holding his hand. He's sure grown to liking you quite a bit as well. I love walking a beat behind the two of you when you're walking, or catching you two cuddling on the bed watching a movie. There are so many things I know he can't wait to show to you, and share with you as you grow.
While your favorite thing is going outside (you grab everyone's shoes for them and yell at people to take you to the park), you're also very much into Frozen. Which, I'm sure is something you'll remember as it's a pretty big movie that doesn't seem to be going anywhere. You also like watching Little Bear, and anything you can convince your dad or I to put on so you can avoid going to bed.
Speaking of which, last week we plopped a mattress in place of your crib, and you didn't miss a beat. So proud of you for that! You've been so easy on all transitions, bottle to sippy, formula to milk, etc. Now, if only I could get you to eat vegetables...
You've also grown up quite socially as well. Genevieve is your best friend and pretty much like a sister, and you adopted all her friends and their siblings as well - which has led to a pretty busy birthday schedule the past couple of weeks. It's been awesome to see you doing the crafts there, painting, coloring, and jumping around. While I'm realistic in knowing that you probably won't, you and G seem like life-long friends and siblings at the moment. When you hug each other good-bye at the end of the day, she tells you how much she's going to miss you - even if you're coming back the next morning.
Darling Ollie, thank you for being such a sweet boy - even if you've got a bit of a temper or mean streak that pokes its head from time to time - you've been a joy thus far, I hope that we can keep that up through your "terrible twos". I wish you all the world, and am doing what I can to make sure you get it.
Love you!
Mom
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