Dear Thomas,
I’ve spent the past two years trying to give you a nickname and the only two that stuck are: Thomas-Thomas (because you get into everything I always say your name twice) and Chunky Boy (because you’re so chunky). Let’s go with Chunky Boy for purposes of this blog post, okay? 
So, Chunky Boy. Here we are. Two years after you made your entrance into the world and my life hasn’t been the same since. You are by far my biggest source of joy (next to your sister) and my biggest energy drain (next to your sister). You keep me going, you keep my laughing and man, oh, man do I love seeing you smile.
You are a crazy little boy, though, do you know that? You run in circles around the living room, giggling to yourself and falling out as soon as you make yourself dizzy. If another little boy grabs your toy, you snatch it back and tell him to “Walk away!” I love that you give the other kids a warning before you lay the smack down. We gotta work on that, though, okay?
Your appetite is legendary. I have YET to see you turn down food. I knew you were going to be my eating buddy when your first full sentence was “Mommy, is dinner ready yet?” at about 16 months. I almost dropped the dishes I was holding when I heard you say that! Smart AND loves food? My heart swelled three sizes that day. You are my baby for real!!! You keep going and going and going and you’ve got the build to match. It’s so cute to see you turn into your daddy. You and your daddy have the same face, the same walk, the same mannerisms, the same emotional make-up. It’s really awesome to see.
And you are such a good little brother. You are always looking out for your big sister, giving her hugs and kisses every night before you go to bed and if she says, “I love you, Thomas,” I know you’ll always say, “I love you, too, Yaya,” in response. You are such a little gentleman and I’m telling you, it’s just IN you. I haven’t had to teach you how to be kind and loving – you knew how to embody those qualities from birth.
I will always love you and I will always be in your corner. I don’t make many promises to people but I will make this promise to you. I will ALWAYS listen to you and I will ALWAYS be someone you can count on. I will do whatever I can to make your life better for as long as there is air in my lungs and my heart still beats. ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS.
Happy Birthday, Baby!
Mommy
Your children are so lucky to have you as a mom.These love letters will one day be a touchstone for them.
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@Erykah – I’ve been writing them letters every couple months since they’ve been born, so I hope to keep it up and give them the letters as a gift when they turn 16…
Aww! Happy happy birthday, Thomas!
@Katie – I’ll pass on the message to my little Chunky Boy.
Aww… what a great love letter! *Tear*
Birthdays are such great milestones! Makes us think of how our children are such blessings to us and how much our lives have changed… for the better.
I remember when my son turned 2, I was like, “I can NOT believe we made it 2 years!” Really. It’s such a growth process for baby AND mommy.
Happy birthday Chunky Boy! xoxo
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@Alicia – I always think back to delivery day and how they used to be in my belly and how they are walking, talking, laughing, running. It still amazes me that my body created them. Gives me shivers…
Aww Tara, Chunky Boy is so lucky to have such an amazing mother like you. We learn so much about him and his personality through the letter, and thank you so much for sharing. You’ve inspired a blog post…check it out soon!
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@Alexandra – I read your post. Your daughter is precious – can’t believe it’s the same kid! She’s grown so fast. I feel your pain
Happy Birthday to a beautiful little boy. These love letters are so precious I may have to hijack this idea.
@Tricia – Do it! I’m at least writing them for the blog so I can keep doing it and eventually print them out into a nice little book.
Happy 2nd Birthday Thomas!!!! What a cute, sweet little boy he is!
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@Yakini – Aww, our boys will have the same birthday. How weird is it that I’m excited?
Aww! Happy Birthday! He is such a cutie pie.
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@CJ – Aww, thanks! I’m trying to make an effort to read more blogs. Just left a comment on your last post – I can relate!
AWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!! i know im a sentimental sally, but i love things like this….things that when older, the chillens can look back and treasure these moments, words, and offerings to them from their number one fans-their parents!!! how sweet! (and he is one cute little guy!!! love the pic of the 2 of them, big sis’s face is priceless!)