I pick out your clothes (for now)

Dear Malcolm,

There is nothing cuter than a little boy in overalls.  For real.  I'm considering getting rid off all your pants and only having overalls.  I'm pretty sure that would cause you to need therapy later in life.  But, hey, we all have to blame our crazy on something, right?  Might as well be overalls.

Autumn

Dear Malcolm,

Hooray for fall.  It's finally cool enough to play outside comfortably.  I love to watch you kick the leaves and giggle as they scatter.  Maybe this weekend we'll convince Daddy to rake a big pile just so we can mess it up again.  This has always been my favorite time of year, but it's even better now that I can enjoy it with you.

Love,
    Mommy

Shears

Dear Malcolm,

I really loved your long hair, but you were getting referred to as a girl more often than not.  Your preschool teachers where giving me disapproving looks when discussing your hair and even Daddy was getting a little frustrated by my refusal to have it cut.  So I gave in.  I probably should have taken you to a professional instead of giving you the toddler "mom cut."  I'm sure everyone that sees you will know it's a home job.  I promise to get you a real haircut when your old enough to get made fun of for having your mommy give you lopsided bangs. I'm so happy we both only cried a little.  Next time, please hold still so I don't have visions of turning you into a little Van Gogh.

Love,
Mommy

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All Hallow's Eve

Dear Malcolm,

You are going to be the cutest sea otter ever.  I'm not sure how long you will tolerate the costume, but try for at least long enough to go to one house so I can get a picture.  Deal?  I know you don't like sweets, so Daddy will trade you goldfish for the candy.  I don't think he will mind.

I'll try to wipe your nose before the next pictures.  Gross.  I always said I wouldn't be "that mom."  The one with the snot-nosed kid.  I was naive, it's impossible to not be that mom.

Love,
Mommy

Dinner time!

Dear Malcolm,

I know it's not cool for toddlers to eat, but please try on occasion.  I'm not sure you can live on crackers, cheese, and milk forever.  There are only a limited supply of crunchy foods that I can try to convince you are in the cracker family.  I'm sorry I tried to pass off pizza as a "tomato and cheese cracker" the other day.  I should have known you were too smart for that trick.

Love,
Mommy

Dear Malcolm,

Your dimples make me smile.  

Love,

Mommy

Back to the Grind

Dear Malcolm,

Vacation was fun.  I'm glad you have a love for the beach like your dad and I.  Looking at the sand and waves through your eyes gave me a whole new appreciation for how wonderful it is.  Thanks for that.

sleepy head

Dear Malcolm,

5am is not my preferred wake-up time.  Please try to sleep in tomorrow.

Love,
Your tired Mommy

PS- You are not photogenic this early in the morning.  Sorry, kid.

Carnage

Dear Malcolm,

Though it is amusing when you climb on your train table and destroy the city like Godzilla in Tokyo, it is also very messy.  I have no idea how to put that back together.  Poor Daddy will have to figure it out later.  Please play nice.

Love,
Mommy