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Dear Jaxson,

Wow, buddy, you're TWO. I sit in awe and wonderment most days, wondering where time went. You have blossomed into a fierce, kind, sweet, and rowdy little toddler. You bring me so much joy with your over-emphasis of my name "Mama!" Your Papa, I think, is sometimes jealous of our special bond and our little relationship because you never cease to want to cuddle with me, be beside me, and love on me. While Maddy did act very similar around your age, she also had a lot more independence than you do. It is true what they say, how mighty different the two siblings personalities are.

However, you are sweet. You love to explore. You love to read. Your favorites are Little Blue Truck and Good Night Gorilla. You have discovered a profound love for trains or "Choo Choo's" and your excitement when you saw one in "real life" when we went to Indiana, well, that was one for the books. You love your "kit cat"...well, all "kit cats" really get you stoked. I love how excited you are to watch an episode of Sesame Street. Your vocabulary is booming, even if it seems we only hear a firm "NO" and "Mama!" more often than not.

I love your sweetness and your surge of boy. I love that you are learning and becoming this little man that still tolerates and loves your sister so very much. In fact, she was looking at pictures of you the other day and said, "I loved him then, but gosh, I love him now so much more." I hope you have and keep that forever bond. I hope it lasts your lifetime.

My wish for you as you journey onward is to always know Mom and Papa are there for  you. To never stop exploring and always look for adventures. To know we have all the cuddles and love to give you when you're hurt, sad, or sick. That we will read your favorites over and over again, even if we have to skip through some parts because they're too long. I hope you grow into the kind of man your father is. He is such a good father and such a good husband, that I don't always give him the credit he deserves. He would move mountains for you and your sister.

I can't wait to watch you start to formulate more words and sentences. It's nice you're able to communicate versus scream and cry. Even if it is just pointing and nodding or signing.

I love you Mr. Man. You are the light of my life. You complete our little family and you make our hearts melt with your sweetness.

Happy 2nd Birthday, Jaxson!


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