a letter to my son

dearest Nico on the eve of your 3rd birthday~

there are a few times when i get especially emotional in regards to rearing you....your birthday is one of those times. as cliched as it sounds i love you more with each passing day. i am in awe of the little person you are becoming and humbled that i am allowed to be a vehicle in your life. there are more aspects of your personality peeking out each day. the no's are much more frequent and the determination grows daily. what does that mean for your momma? i have to work on my patience and continue to ask God for His guidance in treating you like i should and loving you as He loves me.
my wish for you on this special occasion is that you continue to grow and that you never lose your sense of wonder or joy and that your belly laughs are numerous.
this year you have amazed us in so many ways. your daddy and i have a hard time believing a quarter of the things that you say. your height is definitely a blessing as we share many a stifled giggle over your head. you continue to be our little sponge...there really is not much that you are not curious about and your knowledge is stunning. we hope that that love of learning continues too.
you are so fortunate to have so many people in your life who love you. i want you to know that while you have your parents there really is a village out there who loves you and will support you as you grow up. never forget how much you are loved because you are so loved and so special.

here is to another year of Loving Nico!!!