Sunday, May 5, 2013

Bubbles and Mud Pies

Dear Caden,

You know you've had a productive day in the life of toddlerhood when your bath water turns brown after your bath. Lots of memories are made from bubbles and mud pies.

Love,
Mommy


Mommy! This paint stuff is awesome! I look like I attacked a zombie!






Monday, April 29, 2013

Belly Kisses

Dear Caden,

Yesterday you wanted to kiss Baby Jacob so you lift up my shirt and leave a slobber trail on my tummy like normal. Later while Daddy was playing with you, you wanted to kiss Baby Jacob again. Instead of coming over to me, you said, "No, Yacob's there!" and proceeded to lift up Daddy's shirt and tried to kiss his belly. Daddy doesn't have a Baby Jacob in his belly, his baby is due to his too much peanut butter and chocolate goodness addiction.

Love,
Mommy

Restless Nights

Dear Caden,

When your wife is pregnant (many, MANY moons from now) and cannot sleep for the life of her, please be kind and gentle. Wipe her tears, listen to her ramble about the grocery list that she's already told you about for the umpteenth time due to pregnancy brain, rub her back. . .and legs. . .and feet. . .and back again. Be willing to run downstairs for a cup of tea, draw a warm bath and sit beside her reminding her how much you love her. Walk beside her in the dimly lit hallways because her hips and legs are restless and whisper words of encouragement and tell her she's beautiful. New life isn't easy to grow and it should never be placed solely on the woman. And as the new dawn breaks and you hear the waking sighs of a busy 2 year old, be willing to start the day on the little to no sleep yet again. For it is in these moments that help forge a marriage, that makes your wife fall in love with you yet again. It is in these times that Mommy can't believe how truly blessed and loved she is by Daddy.

Love,
Mommy