
Dear Max,
I say this every month. I say every month it was a huge month for you and I am saying it again.
This month you began to say a few words: Ball, Blue and Woof Woof. You still call everyone BAAAAAA. If you are calling for you Dad, myself or a friend..you say BAAAAAAA! It is cute and I am sure as time goes on you will identify us as Mom and Dad. We don’t mind and we support you in taking your good old Max time.
You are such a big boy. Each day I look at you and I am amazed as how big you look and how grown up you are. Of course there are still days that I see the little baby in you but I think I will always feel that way since I am your momma.
This month you have been fighting going to sleep. You are so busy and you do not want to close your eyes. I have learned to actually get a little feisty with you and say, Max to bed or max sleep now! It actually works. I have realized that you are a spirited little boy and that giving you options in a low tone voice do not always work. We have realized that you need a little more boundaries that the less spirited kid but we would never trade your spirit for anything.
You are still such a sweet little boy. Each night I put you to bed, I lay with you and rub your head and back. Now you do the same for me. When I rub your back, you rub my back and then I rub your head and then you rub my head. It is so sweet. You are a great little caretaker.
You are also good at sharing. I am not saying that sometimes it is not hard for you but in general you are great at sharing food or your toys and you take pleasure in giving.
I see so much of your Dad in you and I see so much of myself in you as well. You adore your Dad and it is wonderful to watch how closer you guys have become. It is wild to watch you grow and be a part of your journey as a little guy.
I love you so much. I am honored to be your mom. I am honored to be a part of your every experience.
Happy 22 Months Max!
Love,
Your Mama