Welcome to a new series: \u00a0Letters to my Littles. \u00a0I have joined in a blog circle chronicling the lives of our children through monthly letters. \u00a0 I hope you enjoy this glimpse into my family life. \u00a0Please continue to read through the blog circle, after you have read my letter please click over to my friend Ann’s blog<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Dear Caleb and Liam,<\/p>\n

When you were both born I started writing you monthly letters describing everything you had learned, milestones you had reached, and the fun we had as a family. \u00a0Over time, I sadly stopped updating our family blog. \u00a0(I think the last post there was from August 2012…oops!) \u00a0Recently I showed you this old blog Caleb, and all the stories and photos from your early days. \u00a0You have loved looking back on your early childhood. \u00a0So I have decided to try again. \u00a0I want to be able to share in words and pictures the story of us, so that you can one day see your childhood through my mommy eyes. \u00a0I hope you enjoy this glimpse of this moment in time.<\/p>\n

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It is hard to believe 2015 is here. \u00a0This is the year Caleb turns double digits – I can’t believe my little Squishy will be 10. \u00a0How did you grow up so fast Caleb? \u00a0And Liam Bean, you will be turning 5 and going to kindergarten in the fall. \u00a0It is bitter-sweet for me. \u00a0As much as I love watching you both grow up and experience life, I miss out little snugly\u00a0baby days.<\/p>\n

This year started with skating for both of you. \u00a0Liam you were so determined to make us keep our promise to take you skating at the outdoor rink. \u00a0 This was your first time on ice skates ever. \u00a0You loved it! \u00a0I did too, and I’m so glad daddy captured this moment for us.<\/p>\n

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Caleb you also went skating in a school field trip with all the other kids in your grade. \u00a0You did not love it. \u00a0You struggled a little. \u00a0Although you tried to have fun, at the end you were frustrated and tired. \u00a0But I am so proud of you for trying. \u00a0I know it is harder for you than your peers. \u00a0One day we will talk more about your past therapies and your DCD. \u00a0For now thought, I just want you know how much I love you and how glad I am that you tried. \u00a0Your friends were pretty proud of you too.<\/p>\n

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I always find January a little sad because we have to take down Christmas. \u00a0You two were sad to say goodbye to our elf Jack, but were pretty okay to demolish the gingerbread houses!<\/p>\n

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This month we celebrated great grandpa’s 89th birthday and had our first cousin sleepover. \u00a0You loved having our little cousin Brayden spend the night. \u00a0You were both so good at watching him and helping to take care of him.<\/p>\n

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This month we also registered Liam for kindergarten. \u00a0It’s hard to believe this big milestone is coming up so soon. \u00a0Liam I know you are ready for kindergarten… but I’m not so sure kindergarten is ready for you and your antics!<\/p>\n

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This is going to be a big year of growth and change for all of us. \u00a0I can’t wait to see what adventures you will both get up to. I love you both!<\/p>\n

Love,
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