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Monkey,

Every day your structured word waterfalls take me on a incredible journey through your thoughts and imagination. You bless me with saying out loud many of your feelings and thoughts. It enables me to peek into your character as if I was looking into a diorama showing the interactive theater show called "Monkey's life".

The primary set of the show would be our living room filled with countless bright colored props: your toys. Toys, toys, toys. You have so many. January and February were Duplo months. But bouncing further into 2008, you also gained interest in other things like your Little People school bus, your many toy cars, drawing, doing crafts with mommy and reading books. The arrival of this somewhat hesitating spring has taken you to many joyful trips to the playgrounds in our neighborhood.

The main character of the show, you, is growing into a young, handsome, funny and intelligent boy. Me and your dad are characters too, but we are also responsible for the set, the props and the well being of the main character and his sister. Yes, your show has gained a adorable little character, your baby sister Roo.

You are still the star of your own show, but you and her are a bit like Bert and Ernie. Together most of the time, known for the laugh - until - you - pee - your - pants - funny - conversations (though at this point still one way - conversations), sometimes a little annoyed with each other but overall, you seem to have bonded really well with her.

Sometimes the show takes you to an outside set, like toddler soccer and swimming with mommy or daddy. The toddler soccer class is more about playing and interacting with mommy and daddy than it is actual practice. You enjoy it, but wish there would be more exercises with a ball.

Days with you are filled with fun. You're quite the comedian. Your jokes and monologues remind me of the Sahara dry humor your daddy has. Must be the genes.

Your character loves more than it dislikes.

You love giving gifts and receiving gifts.
You love eating deserts.
You love your bath. But hate the shower.
You love to eat fish. But refuse to eat beans and leafy veggies.

You love me and your daddy.

You told us that a few weeks ago.

And I think that triggered spring.

I love you too little Monkey. I hope to be part of your show for a very long time.
Mommy

(Letter to Monkey, 2 years & 3 months)

Playing with your toy cars on our self-made road.

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