Dear Bently,

You started doing something super adorable, and then just like that it was gone. We would tell you "Bently don't do that." You would say "what?" Then we would repeat, "Bently stop it now." And you would go "Huh? What?" It was pretty hilarious watching you pretend like you couldn't hear us. I was actually a little sad when it didn't last! You only did it for a couple days! :( I love you my silly boy!

Love,
Mom

Dear Bently,

Today you ran away from me at the store. You know the rules, if you run away you get in the cart. Of course when I first put you in you started crying. But you quieted down unusally fast. I counted it as a blessing since Olivia was sleeping and I knew when she woke up we would have to go home because she would be hungry. Basically I was on a time limit. I had Olivia's carseat on the front part of the cart so you were in the actual basket. I couldn't see you over Olivia. I went to put something in the basket several minutes later and couldn't help but let out a rather large gasp at what I saw. You had opened a block of cheese and went to town! I started laughing. You must have been super hungry. I forgot to feed you lunch before we left. Ops! I wanted a picture with you and the cheese but you were too embarrassed. So just a picture of the cheese will have to do! You are hilarious my son and I love you so stinking much!

Love,

Mom

 

Dear Benlty,

You my son are going through a fears stage. Random things scare you. I am pretty sure it's because you are having nightmares. You cry out in your sleep and thrash around. We try and wake you up but even when you open your eyes it's like you are still asleep. I hate it! But I think these nightmares are giving you weird fears. The other day I was in your room getting you some socks when you come running in screaming and crying. You just keep telling me your scared. When I asked of what you told me the vacuum. The vacuum wasn't on it was just sitting in the hallway. I comforted you the best I could. But boy were you scared of that vacuum! I felt so bad to see you so terrified. You are in an expressing your emotions stage as well. I hate hearing your little voice say "I scared!" or "I sad". I like it better when you say I'm happy!

Speaking of which. I kept telling you cranky boys take naps. When ever you were crying or being a pain I would ask you "do you want to take a nap?" Which would usually help your behavior improve. Well one day I asked you, "Bently are you tired?" You immediately tell me "No, not tired. I happy!" It was hilarious! Now that's what you say every time. I think I confuse you thought because you try to use the same excuse at bedtime. I always have to tell you sometimes even happy boys have to go to sleep! ;)

You are surly adorable my son!
Love,
Mom

Dear Bently,

Not all things about motherhood come naturally to me. In fact practically nothing does. I have to learn most everything and work at it to become good. It's alright because you're worth it! Playing games with a 2 year old boy is one of those things that sure didn't come natural to me. I grew up with sisters and I sure do know how to play girly games. Learning how to rough house and play cars is a little different. But these past couple weeks I made a goal to play with you more. I hate to admit it but all too often I find me doing my thing and you doing your thing. I decided it had to come to an end. So we've been playing, singing, reading books, doing puzzles, and watching your favorite movies together. Now I'm not perfect at it. But I have been improving and so has our relationship. You have become a mommy's boy! I love it! You always want to be with me. When I'm sleeping in the day (because I'm back working graveyards, yuck!) you ask to wake me up. We have quickly become best friends! I have loved feeling closer to you! I love that you want to be with me just as much as I want to be with you! Thank you for these past couple weeks! We have had so much fun together and I love you more than anything in the world!
Love,
Mom

Dear Bently

Today I was short on patience. I was stressing and frustrated and to be honest I wasn't very nice to you! I feel so guilty now! I hate days like this. Days were I'm just not feeling 100% and my patience runs thin! I am so sorry little man. You mean the world to me and I hate days where I know I could've been a better mom. Thank you for loving me regardless. For not getting angry at me. For never loving me less. I am one lucky girl! Being your Mom is the best job in the world! I love you so much Bently!
Love,
Mom

Dear Benlty,

Today was a rough day. I was alone with you and your sister for 6 hours and in those six hours were rough. I was so overwhelmed. By the end of it I was just sitting in a chair not getting anything done rocking your crying sister. You came up and wanted to sit with me. At first I was like "NO!" But then I realized it's so rare that you want to cuddle with me. So with one arm and one leg I somehow managed get you in my lap. That's where you sat for a good half an hour. I just rocked my two beautiful babies and enjoyed every second of my snuggles.

I had walked all the way out to my car to head to work when I heard your little voice calling for me. I walked back towards the front door and their you were. Running towards me in bare feet and your pajamas. You wanted a hug from me before I went to work. You melted my little heart. You made my bad day 100% better just by loving me. I know I'm not the perfect mom. I am far from it. But you love me anyways. Thank you so much little man.

Love,
Mom