A Letter to My Two Year Old

Dominick,

How is it possible that you are already two?! Last year when you turned one it was bittersweet, but I was excited. There were still many firsts to come and it didn't mean complete toddlerhood. This year as you were turning two I was not ready. Two says goodbye to the baby stage and hello to the big boy stage and I am not sure I'm exactly ready for that. Ready or not, you are now TWO.

I am pretty certain that this past year topped the year before. We made so many memories and went on lots of adventures. It's been so fun to watch you grow from a tiny little babe to such a big boy. You are all, all boy all the time. You love trains, trucks and airplanes. You are rough and tough. You are the most adventurous little boy and pretty fearless. You have a heart of gold and care for others (most of the time)...these are two qualities that I hope you NEVER lose site of. You are confident. Confident in yourself, in us and in your surroundings. You are so HAPPY. You have this million dollar smile and a laugh that is contagious. You make all things happy.

Just like last year, buddy, I pray for you each and every day. I couldn't be more grateful that you are mine and I am yours. I can only hope that this next year brings many more adventures together and that we can write history with you. I pray for your heart, your future, your health and that you make good choices in your life. I pray for your friends, your future wife and family. I pray that you live life gracefully and that when the going gets tough you continue to push through. I hope that you are a leader and that you aren't a follower. I pray that temptation doesn't get the best of you. I pray that you see the good in people, things and life in general as there is just too much negativity in this world.

I love you more than you will ever know. I will love you more tomorrow than I do today. You make our days happier, our hair grayer and our family whole. These days go by SO fast, too fast. I wish I could bottle up your sweetness and keep you this little forever. While the tantrums are tough, the good definitely is better. I hope you never question our love for you because there is nothing like being your momma and daddy. We would move mountains for you. Everyday is a good day with you.

Love you to the moon and back,
Momma

Dominick turned two on September 3, 2014