Love Letter to my 2 Year Old Maximus

Dear my sweet sweet baby boy,

Im writing you this letter 2 years and a few weeks from the day you were born. I cant even believe how you have absolutely rocked me and your dads world for the so much better. When I think about you, I light up in every way possible. You make me smile, laugh, dance, and learn every. single. day. You must have gotten my personality, obviously, because you are absolutely HILARIOUS! You have gone from saying "Mumma", and little words here and there, to constructing complete sentences that have me rolling on the floor laughing daily. I can not believe how smart you are (again...you must get this from me, right?!).

our yearly tradition to the tulips with auntie and E!

 This past year bringing you from 1 yr old to 2 has been a HUGE change! You starting walking, talking, playing pretend. You started really expressing your thoughts and feelings (including the always challenging tantrums) but I know its only because you are still working on what those feelings really mean to you inside. My favorite thing that has changed in this past year is you are really able to show me your affection. You get so excited when I get home from work or running an errand, that you run and give me the hardest squeeze of a hug while making the sound of it taking all your 2 year old strength that you have. You tell me you love me all the time, and kiss me on the lips. I just love how much you know and are able to love, not just me but everyone around you.

endless playdates with Eleanor, Ellery and your aunties

You go to "school" now twice a week, and have so many friends there that love you too. Every day when you get home and we talk about your day, I just love hearing all of your stories. Right now you are learning all about camping and tents, which you and your Daddy just did a few weeks ago, just the boys. It was the first trip away from me and you did amazing, of course. Daddy had so much fun with you and said he will do it every year. Thats how special you are.

^you're buried in the sand^ camping trip with Daddy and the "Van Club"! 

You have grown and grown into bigger clothes, bigger ideas, and bigger adventures. You climb everything possible, jump off in every direction, and I swear you are ready to be a professional snowboard or skateboarder. Being outside brings your playful soul out to the MAX! You love bubbles, basketball, soccer, swinging and your new slide that Papa bought for you. You keep me on my toes thats for sure, and your Daddy too. Some days I cant believe the amount of energy that comes out of you, its truly exhausting amazing.

first carousel at the zoo!

We have a very busy rest of the year that I think you will really enjoy. We are taking a family vacation, and during, your Daddy and I are going to have a special day, committing our love to each other and to you. We are so excited and I know you will have so much fun. All of your favorite people in your life will be there, and you will look so handsome in your new outfit. You will be able to get pushed on the swings by DeeDee, dig in the dirt with Bumpa, and play in the water with Uncle MJ! I cant wait for them to see how big you have grown!

*LOVE*YOU*

I know this next year will be so full of adventure, love, laughs and happiness for our family. You are the light of my life. I can not wait to see who you are slowly becoming. All I know is you are quite the smart and funny little boy I've ever met.

Love you to the moon and back,
Mumma