Terrible Yet Terrific Twos

To: My Little Cub


Wow. It's been awhile since I wrote, to you, about you, just wrote.
 I really cannot belive how much of a grown kid you appear to be these days. You speak. Regularly. You tell me how you feel, what you're thinking, what you did in school, what you remember happening, what you remember me saying. You follow rules without me telling you to. You say thank you, welcome and bless you on your own. You say excuse me after you burp (and fart! lol) without me reminding you to do so. We've come a long way!

 Two has been extremely fun and rewarding, yet...extremely challenging. As the oldest of five, I knew raising a child on my own would be a lot of work. But I can honestly say that I had no idea just how hard it would really be. I couldn't have imagined it. What can I say Baby Bear? You are quite the stubborn little guy. I'd like to think this means you'll be a very confident, strong, independent adult. A leader and a champion.

We went running this weekend, at a track in our neighborhood. I've been waiting for this day to come. You ran half a lap. Then walked, played ball and sat out for a break while I ran 5 more. You looked revitalized. I felt revitalzed. It was a nice soon-to-be spring day. I felt on top the world. The river running along side of us. New York City shimmering in the distance.  And my munchkin and I...together; experiencing life...as we'll continue to do.

Love,
Mama Bear