Dear Squishy, Your daddy has been joking with me lately that ever since I got your hair cut into a toddler mohawk faux hawk the level of sass has been expounded exponentially! I think he just might be right! Nothing but Sass!! Just make sure you direct that sass at your dad and save the loving for your mama!! I can’t believe you are going to be 3 in two … [Read more...]
My Little Superhero
Dear Squishy, It is hard to go anywhere these days and not see something to do with Marvel’s The Avengers, so I am hardly surprised at your growing interest in superheroes! If we ask you who your favorite superhero is you answer with out hesitation… CAPTAIN AMERICA! (Good choice my love… he is my favorite too!) Although some days you do waver… Iron … [Read more...]
How To Encourage A Lifetime Love of Sports
Dear Squishy, I don’t remember how old I was the first time I got to go to a Cubs game. But I do remember even at that young age knowing it was a pretty big deal. To sit in Wrigley field with my father and watch the Cubs play baseball was and continues to be one of my favorite things in life. It isn’t so much about who is playing to me, (although I did develop my first … [Read more...]
The greatest gifts a parent can give | Dear Squishy
Dear Squishy, The other day as I looked over at you playing, I found tears springing to my eyes. You were playing at Kidville, and you were doing everything all on your own. You even shared with another child without prompting. It was as if you had grown up right in front of my face. And it hit me in that moment how quickly time catches up with you. I admit I … [Read more...]
Smiles, Snuggles, Bedtime Cuddles… {Dear Squishy/Wordless Wednesday}
Dear Squishy, Thank you for being such a good boy (minus the 5am mornings) while I was in Nashville. I know how much fun you had spending all that time with your daddy. As much fun as I had at Blissdom, there is just nothing better than coming home to this smile, snuggles, and bedtime cuddles. One of the many blessings of being a parent and a true joy of being your … [Read more...]