Dear Bently,

You have a funny little quirk. We decided you were old enough for silverware and it has been the best choice we have ever made! I love being able to focus on my own dinner while you happily munch away on yours. You are still really bad with spoons but we'll get there.

The funny thing is you LOVE using your fork. No matter what we're eating you want your fork. Today, for example, I gave you a grilled cheese sandwich. I set the plate in front of you and then you adamantly demanded a "fork". No matter what I told you about using your hands and that it was okay, you weren't going to eat that sandwich till you got your fork. You ate the whole sandwich with your fork. It was pretty hilarious. I don't know why eating with silverware is so important to you but I don't mind at all. I think it's pretty darn adorable! :)

I love you so much Bently!

Mom

Dear Bently,

Happy Valentines Day!!! I want to take a moment to tell you a few of the reasons why I love you so much! :-)

* I love how you'll randomly grab my head and plant a kiss on my lips. You hold for a long time and then make a muah noise at the end. It always makes my day.

*I love how you'll cry when I leave. It sounds strange but nothing makes me feel more loved then knowing you're going to miss me!

* I love how you will come shut the door to the room I am in and say phrases like "love you" "See you later" "miss you". It's too cute and I love hearing you say things in your toddler way!

* I love how you dance in the car. You vigorously shake your arms and kick your feet!

* I love how you sing. You sing with every song whether you know the words or not you are belting it out there. I love it and I always just sit and listen to you!

* I love how whenever you see an ultrasound picture you say "sister". I know you don't know what it means but it melts my heart every time you say it!

* I love the mischievous grin you get on your face when you know you are doing something bad. It's so hard to be mad at you when you look so adorable being naughty!

I love being your Mom Bently. I love being with you every day and listening to you as you learn more and more words. I love you so much little man! Happy Valentines Day!!!

Mom