Dear Isaac,
Thanks so much for inviting me to go to the big airport with you and Daddy. I would love to get on a big plane with you and fly to China, as you suggested. However, my passport still has my maiden name, so I won't be able to go. I hope you have a great time "eating noodles and pizza and crossing the street" while you're there. I'm sure you'll have great stories when you return.
Love,
Mommy
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Like a Babbling Brook
Dear Eleanor,
I'm thrilled that you can say "Mama" just in time for Mother's Day. I've been trying to get you to say it since the day you were born.
Now, if you could just say it with a little less whine in your voice and a few less tears, it would sound a lot sweeter.
Love,
Mama
I'm thrilled that you can say "Mama" just in time for Mother's Day. I've been trying to get you to say it since the day you were born.
Now, if you could just say it with a little less whine in your voice and a few less tears, it would sound a lot sweeter.
Love,
Mama
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Maybe I'm a Pointe Dancer...
Dear Isaac,
You sure keep me on my toes - I never know what you're going to say next. Here are some of the more hilarious things you've said lately:
I told you to pick up your toys because I kept stepping on them. You responded: "Just step over them, Mommy. I do it all the time."
This morning I called to you from the other room to ask if you had socks on. You told me that Daddy had put them on you, and then got all worked up, saying, "I forgot, I forgot!!" When I asked what you had forgotten, you replied, "I forgot to tell Daddy 'Good job!' for putting on my socks."
On the way home from school today, I asked you something and you responded, "Yes, indeed!" I asked you if you'd learned that from Daddy, because he says it ALL.THE.TIME and you said, "Yes, I learned it from Daddy. I learned it in his mouth."
I never know what will come out of your mouth. It's cute...for now!
Love,
Mommy
You sure keep me on my toes - I never know what you're going to say next. Here are some of the more hilarious things you've said lately:
I told you to pick up your toys because I kept stepping on them. You responded: "Just step over them, Mommy. I do it all the time."
This morning I called to you from the other room to ask if you had socks on. You told me that Daddy had put them on you, and then got all worked up, saying, "I forgot, I forgot!!" When I asked what you had forgotten, you replied, "I forgot to tell Daddy 'Good job!' for putting on my socks."
On the way home from school today, I asked you something and you responded, "Yes, indeed!" I asked you if you'd learned that from Daddy, because he says it ALL.THE.TIME and you said, "Yes, I learned it from Daddy. I learned it in his mouth."
I never know what will come out of your mouth. It's cute...for now!
Love,
Mommy
Sunday, May 1, 2011
When Gimmicks Go Awry
Dear Isaac,
Grandma had suggested that I could get you excited about Easter by talking about the Easter Bunny coming to bring you treats. I took it a little further, and made many empty threats that the Easter Bunny wouldn't come if you didn't listen to me. It worked really well leading up to Easter.
In the week since the bunny came, however, it has become a little trickier. Now when I ask you if you're listening to me, you respond, "I only listen to the Easter Bunny."
Note to self - gimmicks must be appropriate for all times of the year. Seasonal gimmicks make parents lose credibility.
Love,
Mommy
Grandma had suggested that I could get you excited about Easter by talking about the Easter Bunny coming to bring you treats. I took it a little further, and made many empty threats that the Easter Bunny wouldn't come if you didn't listen to me. It worked really well leading up to Easter.
In the week since the bunny came, however, it has become a little trickier. Now when I ask you if you're listening to me, you respond, "I only listen to the Easter Bunny."
Note to self - gimmicks must be appropriate for all times of the year. Seasonal gimmicks make parents lose credibility.
Love,
Mommy
The Return of Mr. Manners
Dear Isaac,
I've told you before how impressed I am with your manners. Other people often comment on your politeness as well. I didn't realize, however, how aware you were of other people's manners. You made it abundantly clear at the grocery store today. You kept asking what the announcements were and where they were coming from. When you heard the announcement letting customers know their deli orders were ready, you told me the announcement had "nice manners" because it said "thank you".
Never a dull moment.
Love,
Mommy
I've told you before how impressed I am with your manners. Other people often comment on your politeness as well. I didn't realize, however, how aware you were of other people's manners. You made it abundantly clear at the grocery store today. You kept asking what the announcements were and where they were coming from. When you heard the announcement letting customers know their deli orders were ready, you told me the announcement had "nice manners" because it said "thank you".
Never a dull moment.
Love,
Mommy
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