Birthday Boy- Landon's turning two!

Landon's grandparents have flown in because my baby is turning two. TWO! how can this be!!!??
Every year I write Landon a letter on his birthday to save and give to him when he turns eighteen. This is the letter I'll be giving him this year.

Dear Monkey Chicken,

Everyday your smile melts the hearts of everyone you see. You have gotten taller but you're still my baby. You have gotten more opinionated, but you're still my baby. You have more of your own personality, but you're still and always will be, my baby.

Landon, everyday with you is about discovery and challenge. You sometimes love new things, and other times you stick close to me. You know what you want but can be tickled out of most of your bad moods. There is nothing more that you love than running into my arms with your smile; as wide as the sea. You adore me, but I adore you so much more.

Sometimes when I look at you I see your Grandpa Auggie. Sometimes I see me. Sometimes I see Daddy. You are getting bigger and turning into a boy more everyday. Still I marvel that you are the same baby that was in the NICU 52 days. The same baby for whom we prayed to open your eyes, even if just for a second.

You are full of opposites. You love to water the plants but spend the whole time drinking out of the hose. You love gymnastics but hold my hand when there is a big jump to take. You are careful and curious.

I am honored to be your mother, privileged to watch you grow up, and lucky that you're mine. I will always treasure how loving and snuggly you are. You teach me patience, humor and love everyday. I am a better person for having you in my life and I hope every day you feel how much I love you.
Love Mom

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