"Children are great imitators. So give them something great to imitate."

Brayden,

Over the last two years, we have all watched you grow into a smart, handsome, intelligent, and sweet-little boy. We cherish every moment we have with you, because you are the tick in our lives that keeps the clock moving.

Recently, you have been developing more rapidly than Mike and I can even keep up with. You speak like you have been speaking for years, where each day brings new words and developments to our astonishment. As you may have already read, you have used the potty; however, you have used the potty for a second time with Daddy! This is very extraordinary, because Daddy is leaving soon and was looking forward to witnessing you using the potty.

The special moments that we share individually are remarkable. You and Daddy play a certain way that only the two of you understand. You and I have our moments as well such as the song Skinnamarinky dinky dink. This song is dear to my heart, because for one; you will only sing and dance to the song when it is just you and I, and two; if the are other people around we will either whisper and do the hand motions, or not do it at all.

You have no idea how special you are to us. These individual moments we share are something that will stick with Mommy and Daddy forever! Together, we have a blast as well. We do what we like to call, “Double Kiss” where Daddy and I kiss both sides of your cheeks. While we are kissing your cheeks (making the ‘muah’ sound) you are doing the same thing with us. After we finish our kiss, you still continue with the kissing sound, displaying an enormous smile on your face!

Lately, it seems like time is flying by, and if you get nothing else from this blog—please know that your Daddy and I love you very much and are so proud of you. You are a blessing and we could not imagine life any other way!