12/07
Dear Middle,
Today you turn 204 months old*. One morning early this month I realized you need an alarm clock. Why am I still waking you for school? I guess I like going in and looking at you while you sleep. You sleep in exactly the same positions you slept in as a baby. Don't get the wrong idea, I don't sneak in and stare at you or anything, but I've noticed what position you sleep in.
You never complain about anything, even now, when I know you have a raging sore throat, you keep to yourself and emerge for drinks and pain reliever. You don't eat much and you have the gentlest spirit. You like to stay up late, eat ice cream, and make films for the internet. I know that sounds dirty, but it isn't.
Recently you've opened up (a little) about your feelings. You have actually been known to make a near-silent chuckle sound when you are amused. I love watching How It's Made with you. On the couch. And you get to hold the remote.
You have never challenged us on our rules or curfews and I really respect you for that.
I know you like to stay up late and I appreciate the fact that you are good about getting up in the morning.
Finally, I, wanted to tell you how much I admire you.
I could go on and on (you know I could) but I'll just say:
you are one of the finest men I know.
Love,
Mom
Today you turn 204 months old*. One morning early this month I realized you need an alarm clock. Why am I still waking you for school? I guess I like going in and looking at you while you sleep. You sleep in exactly the same positions you slept in as a baby. Don't get the wrong idea, I don't sneak in and stare at you or anything, but I've noticed what position you sleep in.
You never complain about anything, even now, when I know you have a raging sore throat, you keep to yourself and emerge for drinks and pain reliever. You don't eat much and you have the gentlest spirit. You like to stay up late, eat ice cream, and make films for the internet. I know that sounds dirty, but it isn't.
Recently you've opened up (a little) about your feelings. You have actually been known to make a near-silent chuckle sound when you are amused. I love watching How It's Made with you. On the couch. And you get to hold the remote.
Your obsession with beverages knows no bounds. At any given moment dozens of soda cans or ice tea bottles can be retrieved from your room. And the room itself is an amazing jumble of loose change, dvd cases, magazines and hundreds of folded pieces of paper. You've always liked paper. You used to eat it.
You have never challenged us on our rules or curfews and I really respect you for that.
I know you like to stay up late and I appreciate the fact that you are good about getting up in the morning.
Finally, I, wanted to tell you how much I admire you.
I could go on and on (you know I could) but I'll just say:
you are one of the finest men I know.
Love,
Mom
Comments
What a lovely letter that he will always cherish.
Congratulations to bb & k on the birthday of your son.
Jen
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What does he call you if not Mama? Mom? Mother? Blackbird?
This letter is simply beautiful. And it was written in the wee hours! Just because you like to stay up late.
The length moms will go for their children...
"You've always liked paper. You used to eat it."
Love that.
this was such a sweet letter. nothing means more than knowing your parents love you. :)
Happy Bday to middle and happy anniversary of being middle's mom, bb!
Middle, I wish you a very happy birthday, and a fabulous year ahead! I hope you are feeling better quickly, and can begin to enjoy the new age you are.
ErinH
I am so pleased that at 204 months I may still feel exactly the same way.
(I think you and Middle have what I have with Felix. It is so very very lovely and special. Like a secret so delicious you sometimes find yourself smiling for no apparent reason when you're in their company.)
Congratulations on choosing such fine parents. You did well and you are all lucky to have each other.
Enjoy!
(happy birthing day to his mama).
Continue to make your Mom proud ! I think it sounds like you will.......
A mother can dream.
happy, happy birthday Middle.
I am all teary-eyed reading this. So sweet. Such a nice idea. I started a blog for my little one, and I think I'd like to start doing this kind of thing. Thank you for sharing with us. What a sweet mom you are!