Oh my precious baby boy...you are just 12 days away from helping us welcome your new little brother or sister to our family! I cannot believe that this day is almost here, and I cannot believe that you are so close to turning 2!!! You have grown up so much in the last few weeks. You are talking so much and discovering so much. A list of your favorite words include: mama, daddy, Gus, "Ne-Ne", Doc, CeeCee, PawPaw, trucks, tractors, juice, cheese, puppies, keys, "dig-dig" for diggers, trees, baby, moon, house and so many more that I can't quite interpret!:) Your little personality is starting to come out so much too...and I can tell that you're going to be very headstrong! You have an endearing giggle and an infectious smile...which may be quite dangerous when you are trying to get your way!
You are smitten with babies right now...and I can't wait to see if that same enthusiasm carries over into your own little brother or sister. You get giddy and start giggling if you even see an infant carrier...and the same when you see a baby! It's so precious and I love to hear you say "bebe" over and over again. When I ask you where the baby is, you point to Mommy's tummy and put your head on my tummy to give the baby love:) It truly melts my heart...
You love trains, being outside, all things construction, and you love play dates with your friends William, Caroline and Grady. You still love wagon rides and even riding in your stroller...you just love looking at stuff. Your favorite books are: Tractors, Goodnight Moon, The Little Blue Truck, Brown Bear and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. You still let me rock you before you go to sleep-and I am so thankful for this precious time with you! You've just recently started saying "JeeJee" for Jesus Loves Me, which lets me know that our months of singing the same songs is finally paying off!
Last week we had to put my dog, Cheney, to sleep...and while you don't understand what happened, I can tell you miss her. You look at me a lot and say "Chee-Chee" as if you're asking where she is or telling me you miss her. For the first week, it made me cry every time, but now I smile because it lets me know that we will always remember my little Cheney. We have a picture of her framed in the den and you point to it a lot and it makes you smile when we stop to look at her. I am thankful that while she was not always a sweet dog to you, that you remember her for the times that she was. I pray that you carry that same love and grace for the people in your life as you grow up...what a precious trait to have!
Will, as you approach your 2nd birthday, I want you to know that you have brought so much joy into our lives and we are so proud of the little guy you have already become!!! I am so excited to see you become a big brother and I am confident that you are going to love your new little brother or sister with such enthusiasm. I wake up every morning thanking God for making me your mommy...it is a privilege that I do not deserve! I love you Will Bug!!!
Love, Mommy
