Dear Max:
You are growing up so fast. I feel like everyday you become a new person. You just love life. You love to dance and play and laugh. Most of all you love talking on your phone, like your Daddy. I love that you love your Daddy so much. He is a great Dad to you and a great model.
I count my blessing daily with you because you are such a sweet little boy. People kept saying that you would eventually hit or push but you have not so far. if you get hit, you look at the other kid and then at me and then hold your head. You do not understand why they hit you. But you don’t hit back.
I still sleep with you half of the night. I go into your room once you wake up and then we fall asleep till the morning. Before you go to sleep, you rub my head, play with my hair and rub my back. These are all of the things I have done to you since you were born. You are so sweet. You love my new belly. You love to kiss and hug and wave hello to baby Samantha. You also love to push my belly and I keep telling you to watch out because she will be able to push back one day.
This month you are babbling away. You are really learning to use your voice and of course to continue to use signs for everything. You are so good at it that I am convinced this is why you do not get frustrated trying to express yourself.
We have been to two of your friends 2 year old birthday parties this month and still we have more on our calendar. You are so loved by your friends and their mothers. You are so loved by everybody.
We too a trip to the beach last month and you are truly our child-you LOVE the beach and the sun. You napped in your stroller on the beach, you snacked at the beach, played in the water and ate water ice for dessert. You are our child without a doubt in my mind.
Truly max, you are a sweetie and I am so damn lucky to have you as my son and my first born. You have allowed me to make mistakes and learn and to be a better mother each day. We are taking a trip together tomorrow to New York City to visit your Aunt Julia and I am so excited to travel with you because you enjoy life. You have taught me to let go. You have taught me so much about the small things in life. You are such a gift daily. I love you.
Love,
Your Momma
Mrs. F says:
What a sweet letter for Max to someday read.
PS Have fun in NYC tomorrow!
August 20th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
Kellan says:
He is a precious little boy and this was a wonderful tribute to his precious life!
Take care, Rachel - see you - Kellan
August 20th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
C says:
Happy 20 months Max!! Can’t believe how big they are getting
August 20th, 2008 at 11:54 pm
Amanda says:
The photo of Max at the end of this letter is a great one.
Happy 20 months Max!
August 21st, 2008 at 3:21 am
chelle says:
aww love that last picture!! Happy 20 months!
August 21st, 2008 at 5:24 am
christy says:
Have fun traveling to NYC with your little guy!
August 21st, 2008 at 8:57 am
Melanie says:
Happy 20 months Max! And as always such a sweet letter. One day he is going to really love all of these letters.
August 21st, 2008 at 9:21 am
Jennifer says:
Awww! Sweet kid! Happy 20 months!
August 21st, 2008 at 11:35 am
Sara says:
Hmph. You’re in NYC and I don’t get to meet you?
Kidding, kidding.. I know you’re superbusy. One of these days we should get together though!
August 21st, 2008 at 11:43 am
Stephanie says:
That is a very sweet letter to Max. I love it. He is a cutie pie. Enjoy your trip to the city.
August 21st, 2008 at 11:51 am
Billie says:
Aww! So cute! Sounds like he has a great group of friends too. =)
August 21st, 2008 at 3:08 pm
its not about the badge says:
Happy Birthday little buddy!!!
Still lookin good at 23 weeks!! If you can still work out I should get my lard ass off in the gym and get in shape!
August 21st, 2008 at 5:05 pm
help me save my marriage says:
Added, thanks for this post - it was a good read.
August 22nd, 2008 at 6:56 pm