Mini-Me

Dear LittleDude,

It is not okay to slap my hand and tell me, "No, no, no!" Yes, I know we do that to the dog when he tries to steal your food. Yes, I know I have done it to you once or twice when you've been in danger of hurting yourself and didn't listen to a simple "No." And, yes, I know I burst into laughter when you did it to me. But if I tell you that you're not allowed to climb up onto the closet shelves and then block your path when you insist on trying to do it anyway, it's really not okay to slap my hand and tell me no -- even if your impression of me is the cutest thing ever.

I love you.
Love, Mommy

Bust my buffers!

Dear LittleDude,

Yes, that giggling you hear is your daddy and me laughing at you trying to break out of your room by banging your Percy flashlight against your bed rails. It wouldn't be quite as funny as if you didn't keep turning the flashlight on so we'd hear, "Bust my buffers! It's dark in here!" followed by your little giggles.

Love, Mommy