“I do it by my own self.”
Oh Miles.
If there was a phrase to sum up your second year, that would be the one, Mr. Independent.
This past year has been full of beautiful moments I will always treasure, but I’d be remiss to not mention all of your toddler shenanigans, too. We had our first visit to the ER {skin glue to the forehead} and were met with daily demands for putting on your own sunscreen and shoes, which are always on the wrong feet. Thankfully, we somehow survived potty training, despite many accidents along the way.
What I’ve learned about you: You sure are a guy that makes his own rules. I appreciate your independence, but let’s slow down a touch, OK?
Today you are THREE.
Your enthusiasm for life and constant smile bring joy to everyone you encounter.
Some days you say “I want to be big,” and part of my heart shouts “NO! Stop growing!” The other part is thrilled to watch you grow into a sweet young man, just like your daddy. You share his intelligence and kind eyes, and I assure you that in due time you will be able to use your own set of tools just like him {a big dream of yours}. Don’t rush through life, bubs.
The trait people comment on the most about you is how happy you are. Daddy loves to say you wake-up pooping rainbows. It’s so true! You make us smile from sun-up to sun-down and there isn’t a whole lot that brings you down. You enjoy people and constantly want to play with others, often calling a kid you just met at the park your best friend. Please keep your sweet nature about you in the years ahead.
Your feet are the same size as your 5-year-old sister’s and you are a pretty stocky kid. People often comment on that as well. One day, an older man said you are too old to be picked up by me. Don’t believe the lies. I won’t stop picking you up until you stop asking. With that said, you are getting heavy, so cut me some slack at times 😉 People love to mention you will be a football player one day. You be you, dude.
You pay attention to details and say I’m pretty when I put on a dress or change my hairstyle. You are very observant for such a little guy. Daddy says you have me wrapped around your finger. Let’s be honest – we both know it’s true. Keep building others up because it will build you up, too.
Your vocabulary has grown leaps and bounds this year, and we are constantly amazed by the things you say and know, including all types of trucks. You use hilarious words like “actually,” and can be quite a deep thinker just before bedtime, which isn’t always convenient, but you know I will always listen and engage you. You LOVE talking. Make sure to listen as you grow-up, too.
Routine is your friend and you often tell us when you’re ready to go to bed. You refuse to nap for me most of the time, but love your “man naps” with daddy. You started climbing out of your crib at 2.5 so you’re in a twin bed now. We still read, rock and sing every night, and now you join me in song, singing “Twinkle, twinkle little stars.” I tuck you in and your little hands go behind your head and you smile as I leave the room. I leave with a smile in my own heart. You’re very easy to love.
As much as I miss the days that have passed, I am loving the stage we are in now too. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again — you were the missing piece to our family. Life is complete with you.
Keep letting your bright light shine in the year ahead and play hard and stay sweet.
Love you to the moon and back, times infinity.
Kisses,
Mama
Reflecting:
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