Dear Levi,
Your mama has been a busy bird. There has been so much going on, but I think “Dear Levi” in my head during so many moments of the day. When you’re blowing bubbles, sitting up for longer periods of time, making your funny face. Know that I love you monkey and that I although I am too busy to write today, I am soaking up all the special moments we get to spend together.
Love you,
Mommy
Dear Levi,
Your new nickname is Booger, for figurative and literal reasons.
Love you my little stinker,
Mommy
*Here you are living up to your nickname as you protest going down for a nap.
Dear Levi,
You’re halfway to 1 today. It’s bittersweet watching you grow, knowing that each milestone brings you closer to toddlerhood, childhood, the teenage years, etc. But still, I thank God everyday that you’re able to grow, have breath in your lungs and smile when you see your mama. I don’t think you’ll ever know how much you are loved. It’s only a love you’ll come to understand when you’re a parent yourself someday. This past month has been so much fun. You’ve really come alive!
We’ve ventured into the world of solids and you couldn’t be happier. So far we’ve tried avocado, (which you liked at first, but not anymore) sweet potatoes, butternut squash and rice cereal. You especially like the butternut squash. You also want to drink from a cup so badly. Sometimes you can take a little sip of water from Mommy’s cup and other times you spit in it, blow bubbles or sneeze into the water. If you weren’t my son I don’t think I’d drink after you like I do! This month you’ve mastered rolling back to stomach, stomach to back and can even turn in a circle if you want a toy. We’re practicing sitting up and you can sit up for a few seconds before you tip over, but I don’t think you’re far from sitting all by yourself! You are definitely a mama’s boy (woohoo!! :D) especially when you’re fussy from teething, but love playing with your Daddy when he gets home from work. As for sleep, you nap for about 3-5 hours during the day, go to bed by 6:30 and sleep until 3-5am, waking only to nurse in bed with Mommy and waking around 6. You’re a good little sleeper! My favorite part about cuddling with you is how you throw your little leg over mine as to anchor my to yourself. Geese, I’m crazy about you little man.
I want to celebrate each day with you buddy and not just every month. Every day is such a gift! Daddy and I are so proud of you, and know that you’re going to do something great with your life. We love you Levi! Happy halfway to 1! Love you to the moon and back, Mommy
6 words that describe you:
1. Happy
2. Curious
3. Cuddly
4. Giggly
5. Chill
6. All boy
Your 6 favorite things to do:
1. Watch cars from the balcony or window
2. Play in your exersaucer and bang toys
3. Look at yourself in the mirror
4. Take a stroll with mama…in your Moby wrap
5. Sing songs, especially “The Wheels on the Bus” and “You are my Sunshine” (It calms you every time you’re crying!)
6. Talk to and play with other babies. I think you’ll be quite the social butterfly.
6 things I love about you:
1. Your button nose
2. How excited you are when you wake up. You have the biggest grin on your face!
3. Your “eat the air smile”. It looks like you’re enjoying life!
4. Your curiousity. If you hear any strange sound you’ll turn to check it out. You’ll also throughly examine any object with a very focused look on your face.
5. The way you yell in the morning. Early, early morning. Like 6am morning. I know I say I want more sleep, but it’s pretty funny hearing you yell. You’re not mad or upset, but just using those beautiful vocal chords.
6. Your giggle. It is seriously music to my ears. Making a suction noise makes you laugh for some reason. I can’t wait to make you belly laugh. It’s going to be awesome.
6 most used nick names you have:
1. Little Man
2. Bug
3. Stinker
4. Smiley
5. Buddy
6. My Prince (I call you that one, not Daddy.)
Dear Levi,
Thanks for helping me add a lovely accent to the wall nearest your changing table. I agree that the pee was a really nice touch. It adds a certain amount of abstractness to your room. Next time you’re feeling creative, I’ll get some crayons and paper for you. Time for a backsplash…
Love,
Mommy
Dear Levi,
Today we are venturing into the world of “solids.” To be quite honest it’s more like the land of running foods that can drip off a spoon, but nonetheless you will be getting your first taste of big people food. I have been debating what to do first: banana, avocado or rice cereal and have decided on avocado. I can’t wait to see your expression and wish I could know what will be going on in your mind. As I’ve posted on Facebook, I’ve already delayed this event by a day because I wanted to buy rice paper liners for your diapers. I have a feeling it’s going to be a doozy.
So welcome to the “big people’s food club”. Maybe next month you can join the “using the toilet club.” Right? Right? One step at a time Mom, I know.
I’m excited for you little man and a little sad that these firsts are coming up so quickly! I’m sure I’ll have these feelings for the rest of your life. First tooth. First time you walk. First day at school. First time you get your heart broken. First day at college. Oh geese, I need to end this letter before I start crying!
Love you,
Mommy
Dear Blue Booger Sucker,
I’m so glad that you and Levi have made ammends. You’re a friend who asks very little and I admire that.
Sincerely,
Jenny
Dear Levi,
You’re awesome. Just thought you might want to know that.
Love,
Mommy
Dear Levi,
You’re an animal. I’m watching you right now on the video monitor while you’re ”napping.” You’re arching your back, scooting all over the crib and pulling on anything you can get your chubby little hands on. I was wondering why you’re acting like a wild man and then I just remembered that I forgot to order a *decaf* caramel macchiato. Oops. We’ll see who’s more wired, you or me.
Love you my wild man,
Mommy
**UPDATE** You were DEFINITELY more wired than me. You win.
Dear Levi,
There are so many times throughout the day that we have a moment, or I see you do something, or a prayer comes to mind and I instantly think, “Dear Levi.” I want to tell you so much and share with you all the wisdom your Dad and I have learned so you can laugh harder, love more deeply and hurt less. We love you dearly son. The joy that you bring to our home is indescribable. What a gift you are to us Levi. You’re sick right now with a sore throat and a neck rash that is painful. I wish I could take on your pain my boy. For now, all I can do is rock you in my arms, give you extra kisses and tell you how much I love you. May you someday comprehend how deep my love is for you!
Love you,
Mommy
Dear Levi,
Ever since I found out you were going to be a boy I have had a shoe fettish – converse hightops, baby New Balance, Vans and the list goes on. To my dismay, you hate shoes. I have tried my hardest to sweet talk those chubby little feet of yours into any pair I can, but you always end up kicking them off. Until now. My friend Tania bought real, authentic cowboy boots for you and guess what my boy? You love them. I suppose you were meant to be a cowboy so I’ll have to think about getting a pair of chaps for you for Christmas. Please say “mama” before “yeehaw!”
Love you,
Mommy
Your Uncle Steve-O was a cowboy, so maybe it runs in the family:
