A love letter

Dear Dylan,

I love everything about you. I love your big smiles. I love how serious you can be. I love all your coos & how you love to talk to us. I love the way you say "Gee!" when you're not a fan of whatever's happening, and the way you say "Voo" and "A-goo" when you're a happy critter.

I love your hands. You're starting to study them, and it is sooo cute. I love your adorable feeties and the way you were using them to kick your rubber duck & splash in the bath tub tonight. I love the shape of your eyes, the curve of your forehead, your chubby cheekers, your beautiful mouth, your adorable chin, your ears which are so soft I can't help but nibble on them, the little upturn of your nose, your golden brown eyelashes, your lip dimples, and every other teeny detail about your face. I love your soft, soft hair. I love your pudge - we work hard to make those rolls! I love your knuckle dimples, the soft nibbley spot at the back of your neck, your cutie pie belly button, and your kicky little legs. I love you head to toe.

I love the way you smell. I love your ornery personality. I love how smart you are already. I love that you love it when we read to you. I love that you love your baths. I love the way you're pulling your legs up SOOOO high and using them to kick things on your play gym & to wiggle all about. I love the way you're learning to grab blocks, rings, and my hand when they're in front of you. I love to watch you learn and grow.

I love the way you feel in my arms. I love to hold you while you sleep, or carry you around facing out and show you the world. I love it when you snuggle the nook between my shoulder and neck. I love to nurse you, and the way you like to hold on to me while you nurse. I love the birthmark on your finger. I love how soft your skin is.

I love everything about you, Dylan. Everything I've written here and so, so much more. I can't wait to watch you grow and to teach you things. Thank you for being wonderful, amazing you.

Love,

-Mommy