Cute and Not So Cute

Dear Connor,

Cute moment of the day: You came up to me this afternoon and said, "Let's cuddle." Once we were sitting on the couch and you were snuggled in my arms, you looked up at me and said, "You're my best friend."

Not-so-cute moments of the day: I keep telling you to cover your mouth when you sneeze but that is a concept you are not grasping. Today, you sneezed all over the quesadilla I was eating for lunch. And the bowl of tofu and peas I was eating for dinner.

Another not-so-cute moment of the day: Tissues are apparently not good enough for you. You planted your face on our couch, blew your nose and wiped your boogers all over the cushion.

Love,

Mom

Online Shopping

Dear Connor,

Whoever invented online shopping must have tried shopping at the mall with her toddler.

Love,
Mom

Just the Way You Are

Dear Connor,

When you were born, one of the popular songs on the radio was "Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars. The lyrics include the lines "When I see your face/There's not a thing that I would change/'Cause you're amazing/Just the way you are." It's a sweet song and I used to sing it to you all of the time when you were a newborn.

Today, you returned the compliment. We were eating lunch when you brought your face close to mine and whispered, "I like you, Mommy, just the way you are."

Right back at you, kiddo.

Love,
Mom

Booger Boy

Dear Connor,

Today, I had to explain to you why you're not supposed to eat your boogers. And that's definitely a conversation that, before I became a mom, I never knew I'd have to have one day.

Love,
Mom

Volume Control

Dear Connor,

"MOMMY, I WANT A SNACK!"

"MOMMY, WHY ARE YOU GOING UPSTAIRS?"

"LET'S PLAY TRUCKS!"

"OH NO, WHERE MY DINOSAUR BOOK GO?"

"MUIMUI SO CUTE!"

"I AM TWO YEARS OLD AND I HAVE NO VOLUME CONTROL!!!" 

Okay, so you've never actually said that last one but it's very true--you are SO LOUD. Even when I'm standing right next to you, you must worry that I can't hear you because you *scream* everything. Yikes. I can hear you, buddy, as can our entire street!

Love,

Mom

Best Friends

Dear Connor,

I. Can't. Take. The. Cuteness. Every time I put MuiMui in her baby seat, you sit right next to her, put one arm around her and say, "Connor's best friend."

Love,
Mom

Got Milk?

Dear Connor,

Sweet moment of the day: MuiMui was in her bassinet and starting to fuss and you walked over and put your hand on her stomach. I asked you what you were doing to MuiMui and you replied, "Connor protect her." 

Funny moment of the day: You've seen me nurse your sister hundreds of times so I guess you decided to give nursing a try for yourself. You sat down on your chair, lifted up your shirt and pressed your stuffed puppy to your chest. When I asked you what you were doing, you said, "I'm feeding puppy!" Hilarious!

Love,

Mom