Aidyn James,
Today you are TWO years old! I have never been so in awe of
anything as I am of watching you grow up. Every morning I am amazed at how much
you seem to have sprouted up again over night, you are growing like a wild
weed. In so many ways I love seeing you grow and change, but there are moments
when I want to freeze time and keep you my sweet baby boy forever. Aidyn James,
your heart is so precious and kind. Not a moment goes by when you are not
spreading joy and giving energy to everyone around you; your spirit is contagious
and a cure for any of life’s stress or burden. And your laugh, my favorite
sound in all my life, is constantly echoing around the house. We know if it
gets quiet, something’s up. You run wildly around this house, squealing with
discovery and delight, making a mess whenever you can. Sometimes your Daddy and
I make eye contact and share a silent moment of pride and adoration of the little boy we see becoming ever more independent and ambitious.
You are a getting to be a big boy Aidyn James. But my heart stops every time
you stumble or fall (which is A LOT, you have no fear. Example: When you
climbed from your crib on top of your changing table.. little turd.). Daddy
keeps telling me I have to stop being so nervous about you hurting yourself, but
I know he is just as nervous as I am. Your
first year of life was all about taking care of you and meeting your every
need, you were so helpless and innocent. This second year I’ve had to step
back, just a bit, and let you learn some things on your own, and it’s been
challenging not to jump in and do everything for you like I’ve always done. But,
Aidyn, you have surpassed every expectation. You are so thoughtful and
determined.
Now we do sometimes have issues…. You have a serious
case of toddler ‘tude. You like to say “No, no, no” when you don’t want to do
something we want you to do. I know you’re just testing out the world a little
bit, trying to find your own sense of control over the little things, so I cut
you some slack sometimes. But not always. You have to go to sleep at some point.
And brush your teeth. And we have to change your stinkbutt diapers. Despite the
no, no stage I am the luckiest and proudest mom of the most beautiful and
hilarious two-year-old. Everything I do in life, I do for you. There will be
times in your life that you will probably hate me for nudging you or keeping
you from doing something you want but please know that I have the best
intentions; my job as your mom is to protect you and keep you safe.
There are times that you make me feel so treasured. Like you
and I are the only two people in the world. When we are snuggling in bed lying nose to nose.The way you pet my hair or rub the
tips of my fingers as I'm rocking you to sleep. It is one of the best feelings I
have ever experienced. It is love in its most purest and honest form.
I am so proud of the little boy you are becoming. You are
sometimes serious and other times silly. You are busy and full of energy. You
are lovable and snugglable. You are your own unique little self. I love every
bit and detail about you peanut!
Happy second birthday to my world, my beautiful baby boy—I love you more
than you’ll ever truly know.
I will love you Always and Forever,
Nany
