Dear Dean,
It's been a while since I wrote you a letter. I'm not sure how time passes so quickly. I keep telling myself I'll get to it, but two years has gone by! Can you believe it!
You love to laugh and smile. My favorite thing to hear is your real, true laugh. Sometimes I will stand at the bottom of the stairs and listen to you and Dad during your bedtime routine. Dad will put his head on your tummy and it makes you laugh so hard. Dad has taught you some jokes. I love when you tell jokes. You think they are hilarious and fake laugh really loud at the end. This is your favorite joke to tell right now: Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side! HA!
You love to go play outside. You love to ride your trike, go on walks, play basketball, play with your balls, etc. You think being outside is SO much fun! Unfortunately, you try to open the door to go out on your own sometimes and you end up being sent to time out because you can't go outside by yourself! You have never gone out and gotten in trouble though, but you definitely will open the door. I can't wait to play outside with you more this spring and summer.
Books, cars, trains, and stuffed animals are a few of your favorite toys. You play with your toys really well and can keep yourself occupied for a long time. We often hear you telling stories as you play and read. You have a great imagination. You told me a story the other day about dinosaurs who were running and then had to go to time out in the refrigerator. You are so funny!
You call your grandma Mike and your grandpa Poppa. You absolutely love spending time with Poppa and Mike. You first spent the night at their house when you turned two years old. It was the first night you ever spent away from both your dad and me at the same time. Mom and dad had gone on some overnight trips at separate times, but not together until then. You have spent a lot of time with them since then. Your grandma calls you her joy. I think you really are the light of their lives. They can't get enough of you. Sometimes you get pretty bossy with Poppa, but Poppa also picks on you and has a lot of fun with you.
You are stubborn and strong-willed. I think you get that from both your dad and me. You don't like to be wrong, so you try to change the subject instead. You get sent to time out, but actually enjoy it. Sometimes you send yourself to time out. You are a pretty easy going kid, but have definitely started having some terrible twos moments. But they are pretty rare.
Your vocabulary is great. You talk all the time and communicate so well. You listen to all of our conversations and repeat back some of the things we are discussing. It's pretty surprising sometimes, but it is really fun. You always make us laugh with the funny things you say and try to be the center of attention. You are so smart!
When your sister was born, you kind of ignored her and me. You loved her, but weren't sure how to feel about her. That lasted about a week or two. Now, you LOVE Lucy. When you wake up, you ask where she is and run to go find her. When she cries, you make sure to tell us and then go check on her. You always tell everyone that your sister is pretty. I hope that you always love and care for your sister.
After Lucy was born, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. You were so kind and gentle with me. Although you weren't old enough to truly understand, I think that you had an understanding of what was happening. You always ask about my "owwies" and give them kisses. You had such a special relationship with Grandma Great. Sometimes I feel like I can see her in you and that makes me so happy! You are a blessing sent from Heaven. I am so proud of you.
Over the past two years, you have been such a joy to watch. You are the best little boy -- maybe that's because you are MY little boy! You are so full of life and love. We are so lucky to have you. You have been the best gift I could have ever asked for.
I love you, my little man.
Love,
Mom
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