Bleary-Eyed at 2 AM

Reagan,

I love you so much, Cupcake, but will you PLEASE stop waking up multiple times at night? You're 2 1/2 now. It's time. I enjoy cuddling you on the couch, but not at 2 AM. And we can watch Bernstain Bears in the afternoon whenever you want. I promise.

I'd write more, but I need to get some sleep.

Love you!
Mom

Teary-Eyed at Toy Store

Tommy,

Last week we went to Toys R Us to buy a birthday gift for one of your friends. I have a small stack of gift cards from your birthday that I've been saving for you to use (to spread out your birthday and Christmas loot), and I gave you $25 to buy whatever you wanted. You couldn't believe that I gave it to you, just out of the blue. Your eyes got really big and you stared at me in disbelief.

"I get to use this today?" you asked.

"You sure do," I answered. "You can buy whatever you want."

"Can I use it to buy something for Reagan, too?"

Tommy, I was so proud of you. And you did, too. You bought a Bakugon set for yourself, then spent another 20 minutes parading Reagan up and down the aisles to help her pick something. Ultimately you both decided on a hula hoop.

Whenever I get frustrated or upset at some silly mistake you make, I will always think back on that day. You are an amazing little boy. I love you!