Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Interpretations

Dear Isaac,

It's helpful that you try to translate for Eleanor, but as an interpreter, it is imperative that you respect the sentiment behind what the speaker is saying.  I'm quite certain Eleanor wasn't saying, "I don't want to play in our room with you anymore, Isaac."  I'm pretty sure what she was actually saying is, "This is so much fun, I can't believe it's taken me so long to figure out how to crawl into this paradise." 

Not only did you try to twist her words, by telling me that she wanted to be out in the living room with me and Daddy, but you also tried to guilt trip me into believing you were giving a true translation.  For future reference, yes, I DO like Eleanor, a lot, but that doesn't mean you get to be king of the castle all of the time.

Love,

Mommy

Friday, June 3, 2011

On the Go!

Dear Eleanor,

It took a little while, but you're now very mobile!  You spend your days crawling all over the place and exploring as many wires and electronics as you can get into before I move you.  You even kick to have me put you down when I try to hold you for too long so you can be on your way.  Your knees are getting rough, just like a big kid's!

It's hard to believe you're almost 10 months-old.  If I continue writing to you with the infrequency of late, the next letter will probably be about you getting your driver's license.

Love,

Mommy

Favorites

Dear Isaac,

You are really into favorites - foods, colors, books.  Like most almost 3 year-olds, your tastes change pretty regularly.  You, being wise beyond your years, have perfectly twisted an old expression to express your favorites.  Just now, you told me orange is your favorite color "in the whole week".  I'm not sure it will last even that long, but it's funny none-the-less.


Love,

Mommy