2 1/2 Years Old

Dear Jackson,

It's hard to believe you've been here 2 1/2 years.  Some days it feels as if you've been here longer and some days it feels as if you just got here.

In just the past half year, you've grown so much.  We go to preschool together, and you've made friends and learned to share.  You say hi to other kids and try to have a conversation with them.  You still can't quite sit down during story time, but it's only because you're so excited you jump with joy answering all of the questions the teacher's asking.  Even though the other kids are sitting nicely, it seems like you're the only one listening.   At least you know to stand and jump in the back now.  You were moved up with the big kids in swimming lessons and didn't even notice.  You have so much fun that you run to the swimming entrance door when we get there, and you jump in and try your hardest whenever the teacher asks.  It's so much fun to have a child so eager.

In about +/- 3 weeks you're going to be a big brother.  It's not going to be only you anymore.  But, we're really thinking you're going to be an awesome big brother.  At preschool, I was holding one of the babies, and you came up and gave him a hug and asked if you could hold him.  So sweet, the other moms were just swooning.   

Some days you tell us little brother is going to be a baby, and other days you tell us he's going to be a kid.  We think you're hoping he'll be a kid.  If we ask you his name, you won't even guess.  At least that means you won't be telling us what you want his name to be.  We're excited to see how close you'll be as brothers.  

He has some big shoes to fill, but we know you'll help him along the way.