Dear Aidan,
I so very proud of you today. Not only have you learned that "gross" is not the proper response to someone who has just sneezed, but you also learned "I'm sorry". I know that you were just parroting me since I had apologized to you only a few moments before for accidentally scratching your leg while changing your diaper. Still, it's a step in the right direction towards raising you to have good manners.
Tomorrow is Christmas. Hopefully by next year, we'll have you saying thanks and thank you without being reminded. But for now, I'll settle for you agreeing to give hugs after you finish opening your gifts. We'll keep working on the manners in the meantime.
Love, Mama
Monday, December 24, 2012
Monday, December 17, 2012
Hugging You
Dear Aidan,
Last Friday, twenty little boys and girls were killed by a bad man with a gun. No one knows the full story yet on why he did what he did, only that he must have been very sick to have done something so awful. You're still too little to even be aware of what is going on around you, and you definitely didn't understand why Mommy cried when she held you Friday after work. You fell asleep in my arms yesterday afternoon, and it was so hard to put you down even though your sister needed me.
Daddy and I can't imagine the pain those other mommies and daddies are feeling right now without their babies to hug. We do know that we won't always be able to protect you. We can raise you to know how to protect yourself and to help others when they are in need and hope that that will be enough.
I love you and your sister so very much, and I will always try my hardest to keep you safe.
Love, Mama
Last Friday, twenty little boys and girls were killed by a bad man with a gun. No one knows the full story yet on why he did what he did, only that he must have been very sick to have done something so awful. You're still too little to even be aware of what is going on around you, and you definitely didn't understand why Mommy cried when she held you Friday after work. You fell asleep in my arms yesterday afternoon, and it was so hard to put you down even though your sister needed me.
Daddy and I can't imagine the pain those other mommies and daddies are feeling right now without their babies to hug. We do know that we won't always be able to protect you. We can raise you to know how to protect yourself and to help others when they are in need and hope that that will be enough.
I love you and your sister so very much, and I will always try my hardest to keep you safe.
Love, Mama
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Little Sister
Dear Aidan,
The last month has been a whirl wind in our house. Your baby sister joined our family on 22 October at 12:33 P.M. You have been the most amazing big brother, and Daddy and I are so very proud of you.
We got to spend a full four weeks together at home. In those four weeks, we didn't do much more than play at the park and go to the mall to play at the inside park when it was too cold outside. You learned how to share Daddy and me as well as your toys. You also learned what it means to be gentle and nice. I especially loved every time that you came to check on your sleeping sister, patted her head, and then said, "Nice".
I don't know what else to say except thank you for taking all of this in stride and being such a good boy for us. I love you just as much today as I did the day you were born.
Love, Mama
The last month has been a whirl wind in our house. Your baby sister joined our family on 22 October at 12:33 P.M. You have been the most amazing big brother, and Daddy and I are so very proud of you.
We got to spend a full four weeks together at home. In those four weeks, we didn't do much more than play at the park and go to the mall to play at the inside park when it was too cold outside. You learned how to share Daddy and me as well as your toys. You also learned what it means to be gentle and nice. I especially loved every time that you came to check on your sleeping sister, patted her head, and then said, "Nice".
I don't know what else to say except thank you for taking all of this in stride and being such a good boy for us. I love you just as much today as I did the day you were born.
Love, Mama
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Only Child
Dear Aidan,
Today was your last day as an only child. Tomorrow, Daddy and I will go to the hospital and give birth to your baby sister. We'll bring her home a few days later and start life as a foursome. It will probably be confusing for you. "Who is this baby?" "Why is she staying here?" "Why is my daddy holding and loving on her instead of me?" I promise that just because we love you new baby sister doesn't mean we love you any less. In fact, love can never be divided. It can only be multiplied! There is so much room in daddy and my hearts that we couldn't possibly love you less. In fact, every day we love you more than we did the day before.
There are going to be times when you feel like you're always in trouble or being scolded for doing something wrong. We're not trying to be mean. We're still learning how to be good parents for you and Alice. We'll make mistakes, but please know that we still love you more than life itself. Nothing will ever change that.
Please don't feel like Alice is here to replace you either. You will always be our little boy and first baby. Daddy and I will do everything we can to make you feel included in all the new, exciting, and sometimes scary changes that bringing home a new baby can bring. In time, you won't even remember what it was like to not be a big brother. She's going to adore and love you just as much as Daddy and I do. You'll be her whole world, the one she looks up to and learns from (please try to not teach her how to hurt her head though).
I can't wait to bring Alice home so you can start to love her too.
Love,
Mama
(This post was supposed to automatically post last night but didn't for whatever reason)
Today was your last day as an only child. Tomorrow, Daddy and I will go to the hospital and give birth to your baby sister. We'll bring her home a few days later and start life as a foursome. It will probably be confusing for you. "Who is this baby?" "Why is she staying here?" "Why is my daddy holding and loving on her instead of me?" I promise that just because we love you new baby sister doesn't mean we love you any less. In fact, love can never be divided. It can only be multiplied! There is so much room in daddy and my hearts that we couldn't possibly love you less. In fact, every day we love you more than we did the day before.
There are going to be times when you feel like you're always in trouble or being scolded for doing something wrong. We're not trying to be mean. We're still learning how to be good parents for you and Alice. We'll make mistakes, but please know that we still love you more than life itself. Nothing will ever change that.
Please don't feel like Alice is here to replace you either. You will always be our little boy and first baby. Daddy and I will do everything we can to make you feel included in all the new, exciting, and sometimes scary changes that bringing home a new baby can bring. In time, you won't even remember what it was like to not be a big brother. She's going to adore and love you just as much as Daddy and I do. You'll be her whole world, the one she looks up to and learns from (please try to not teach her how to hurt her head though).
I can't wait to bring Alice home so you can start to love her too.
Love,
Mama
(This post was supposed to automatically post last night but didn't for whatever reason)
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Jet Plane
Dear Aidan,
Last weekend we took you on your first airplane ride. Daddy and I were beyond worried about how you'd do. Would taking off and landing scare you? Would the pressure from being up so high make your ears hurt? Would you be angry because you couldn't get down and play like you do at home? And do you know what? You were fine. You slept through almost every part of every flight and didn't throw any fits. Even with all of the issues we had getting to San Diego, you were a trooper. We were so proud of you!
You got to meet your Nana and Papa for the first time too. They love you so much and were so happy to finally get to hug and kiss you. You even ran right to Papa at one point for him to pick you up. You met all of my aunts and uncles as well as most of my cousins. They couldn't believe how much cuter in person you are. You also got you your first kiss from a girl (we'll count it since even though she's family, it's through marriage). Daddy and I were again impressed with how well you did with so many new people all over you.
You went on your first trolley ride but missed your first trip to the beach. That trolley just lulled you right to sleep, and none of us had the heart to wake you. You got your first bit of sunburn, but it wasn't bad and may have actually alone been redness from all of the hot weather.
We're hoping that the next time we go out there to see family, we'll get to take you to Disneyland for the first time and maybe Sea World and the San Diego Zoo too. We'll also make sure you're awake and happy so you can finally play at the beach.
Love,
Mama
Last weekend we took you on your first airplane ride. Daddy and I were beyond worried about how you'd do. Would taking off and landing scare you? Would the pressure from being up so high make your ears hurt? Would you be angry because you couldn't get down and play like you do at home? And do you know what? You were fine. You slept through almost every part of every flight and didn't throw any fits. Even with all of the issues we had getting to San Diego, you were a trooper. We were so proud of you!
You got to meet your Nana and Papa for the first time too. They love you so much and were so happy to finally get to hug and kiss you. You even ran right to Papa at one point for him to pick you up. You met all of my aunts and uncles as well as most of my cousins. They couldn't believe how much cuter in person you are. You also got you your first kiss from a girl (we'll count it since even though she's family, it's through marriage). Daddy and I were again impressed with how well you did with so many new people all over you.
You went on your first trolley ride but missed your first trip to the beach. That trolley just lulled you right to sleep, and none of us had the heart to wake you. You got your first bit of sunburn, but it wasn't bad and may have actually alone been redness from all of the hot weather.
We're hoping that the next time we go out there to see family, we'll get to take you to Disneyland for the first time and maybe Sea World and the San Diego Zoo too. We'll also make sure you're awake and happy so you can finally play at the beach.
Love,
Mama
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Boo Boos
Dear Aidan,
Yesterday you fell off the couch at the babysitter's and cut your head open on the coffee table. Not cool, buddy. You were screaming and bleeding, and poor Anna and I had no idea how bad your injury was. I wet ahead and took you to the emergency room which may sound like a little bit of an over reaction, but I was scared. Really scared. Mama doesn't do blood very well, and she definitely does not like to see you in so much pain. You ended up getting four staples in your little head. I thought needles and stitches were bad, but the staples were definitely worse. The nurse and I had to hold you tiny body down while the doctor closed you up. You did get a pretty cool teddy bear out of the deal and your very own slushy that you didn't have to share with me or Daddy (although, I did steal a sip when you weren't looking; sorry about that).
Can we make an agreement though? I know you're going to get hurt again. I fully expect it and will try to lessen the pain and keep you from getting seriously injured when it's within my ability to do so. But next time, let's try to not need a visit to the ER until after you turn five. Or at least do that kind of stuff in front of Daddy instead. He might not handle the situation any better, but at least I won't have to be the one holding you down.
Love,
Mama
(I meant to post this on the 6th, but life was a little crazy)
Yesterday you fell off the couch at the babysitter's and cut your head open on the coffee table. Not cool, buddy. You were screaming and bleeding, and poor Anna and I had no idea how bad your injury was. I wet ahead and took you to the emergency room which may sound like a little bit of an over reaction, but I was scared. Really scared. Mama doesn't do blood very well, and she definitely does not like to see you in so much pain. You ended up getting four staples in your little head. I thought needles and stitches were bad, but the staples were definitely worse. The nurse and I had to hold you tiny body down while the doctor closed you up. You did get a pretty cool teddy bear out of the deal and your very own slushy that you didn't have to share with me or Daddy (although, I did steal a sip when you weren't looking; sorry about that).
Can we make an agreement though? I know you're going to get hurt again. I fully expect it and will try to lessen the pain and keep you from getting seriously injured when it's within my ability to do so. But next time, let's try to not need a visit to the ER until after you turn five. Or at least do that kind of stuff in front of Daddy instead. He might not handle the situation any better, but at least I won't have to be the one holding you down.
Love,
Mama
(I meant to post this on the 6th, but life was a little crazy)
Monday, June 25, 2012
Auntie Kim
Dear Aidan,
Tomorrow your Auntie Kim is coming home! I know you don't remember her since it's been almost a year since the last time you saw her, but let me assure you, you love her! She gives you chocolate and tickles your belly. She'll probably even let you ride on her back while she crawls around on the floor (you were too little for that last time, but not this year, baby!). She'll cuddle you and hug you and make you smile and laugh until you pee your pants. Then she'll promptly hand you back to Daddy or me so you can be changed and start all over again.
If you're really lucky, she might even let you kiss her (just try not to drool when you do). You don't know what fun you're in for when your auntie gets home, but I promise you're going to love her just as much now as you did last summer. Only one more sleep to go, big boy!
Love,
Mama
Tomorrow your Auntie Kim is coming home! I know you don't remember her since it's been almost a year since the last time you saw her, but let me assure you, you love her! She gives you chocolate and tickles your belly. She'll probably even let you ride on her back while she crawls around on the floor (you were too little for that last time, but not this year, baby!). She'll cuddle you and hug you and make you smile and laugh until you pee your pants. Then she'll promptly hand you back to Daddy or me so you can be changed and start all over again.
If you're really lucky, she might even let you kiss her (just try not to drool when you do). You don't know what fun you're in for when your auntie gets home, but I promise you're going to love her just as much now as you did last summer. Only one more sleep to go, big boy!
Love,
Mama
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Daddy's Boy
Dear Aidan,
The past couple of months have been a little difficult for me. Between the morning sickness and your complete and utter shunning of me, I feel like chopped liver. I know that you still love me and it's not anything personal. Sometimes it's just hard to take when you only want Daddy, and nothing I can do for you seems to be what you need or want. Eventually you'll come back to me, and I'll be begging for a spare minute to myself again. For now, I'll just enjoy the sweet smiles you give across the room and the kisses you willingly give at bedtime.
Love,
Mommy
The past couple of months have been a little difficult for me. Between the morning sickness and your complete and utter shunning of me, I feel like chopped liver. I know that you still love me and it's not anything personal. Sometimes it's just hard to take when you only want Daddy, and nothing I can do for you seems to be what you need or want. Eventually you'll come back to me, and I'll be begging for a spare minute to myself again. For now, I'll just enjoy the sweet smiles you give across the room and the kisses you willingly give at bedtime.
Love,
Mommy
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Big Brother
Dear Aidan,
We found out a few days ago that you're going to be a big brother. Daddy and I were so stunned when we found out, but we are so very happy to be giving you a baby brother or sister. I want you to grow up being the best big brother you can be. You're going to get into fights and think that your sibling is the most annoying person in the world, but at the end of the day, you're going to love each other and do anything keep each other happy. I want you to set an example. Pick on your sibling, protect your sibling when others pick on him or her, help your sibling steal cookies from the cookie jar, show your baby brother or sister that it's ok to laugh hysterically at fart jokes but also to cry when your dog dies. I want you to build forts together, blow bubbles and try to catch them with the wand, giggle together in the dark until you fall asleep, race your bikes up and down the sidewalk (unless there's someone walking on it, then you move out of the way), catch fireflies, sing songs. But mostly, I want you to love and protect each other. Daddy and I will always love you no matter how many more siblings we give you. We'll never love you any less than we do today, and we'll never play favorites (except for when one of you is throwing a temper tantrum, then we might play favorites).
Love,
Mommy
We found out a few days ago that you're going to be a big brother. Daddy and I were so stunned when we found out, but we are so very happy to be giving you a baby brother or sister. I want you to grow up being the best big brother you can be. You're going to get into fights and think that your sibling is the most annoying person in the world, but at the end of the day, you're going to love each other and do anything keep each other happy. I want you to set an example. Pick on your sibling, protect your sibling when others pick on him or her, help your sibling steal cookies from the cookie jar, show your baby brother or sister that it's ok to laugh hysterically at fart jokes but also to cry when your dog dies. I want you to build forts together, blow bubbles and try to catch them with the wand, giggle together in the dark until you fall asleep, race your bikes up and down the sidewalk (unless there's someone walking on it, then you move out of the way), catch fireflies, sing songs. But mostly, I want you to love and protect each other. Daddy and I will always love you no matter how many more siblings we give you. We'll never love you any less than we do today, and we'll never play favorites (except for when one of you is throwing a temper tantrum, then we might play favorites).
Love,
Mommy
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Happy Birthday!
Dear Aidan,
"Today you are you. That is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you." Dr. Seuss Happy Birthday to You
When Daddy and I found out we were pregnant with you, we were so thrilled and excited. We wondered if you were going to be a boy or a girl. We wondered what your favorite colors would be. We wondered what kind of music you'd like to listen to. We wondered if there was ever going to come a day that we'd love you more than we already did. Every day we love you even more than the day before.
We eagerly anticipated each milestone: your first smile, your first roll over, sitting up, crawling, walking, talking. Now we're at your first birthday, and we couldn't be more proud, happy, and a little sad. One day very soon, you'll be going to your first day of school. Then you'll be learning how to drive, graduating high school, maybe college or the Armed Forces, getting married, and possibly having babies of your own.
As you grow and learn and become the man you're destined to be, I want you to always keep the words of Dr. Seuss close to your heart. You are the only you that is ever going to exist in this world, and Daddy and I are so much richer for having you as our son.
Love,
Mommy
"Today you are you. That is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you." Dr. Seuss Happy Birthday to You
As you grow and learn and become the man you're destined to be, I want you to always keep the words of Dr. Seuss close to your heart. You are the only you that is ever going to exist in this world, and Daddy and I are so much richer for having you as our son.
Love,
Mommy
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