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