Christmas Letter

Dear friends & family-

Merry Christmas everyone!! It’s me- Dylan!! Mom and Dad have been super busy, so I decided I would take care of the Christmas letter this year. Sorry in advance if you’re getting this letter a little late…

Let’s see, where to start… This time last year I was snug as a bug inside mommy’s tummy. It was so nice and comfy in there- I decided I might just stay in there forever! Dad says I’m just like mom- “always late”!! Almost two weeks past my due date, mom, dad and the doctors decided they were tired of waiting and served me an eviction notice by inducing labor. How rude right?!? So I decided (well, honestly I didn’t have much choice) that maybe entering this world wasn’t such a bad idea after all and I made my grand entrance on March 1 at 11:26PM. Shout out to Dr. Biter & Dr. Cap for taking such good care of mommy and me for 9 months!

If I had only known how much great stuff was waiting for me “on the outside” I think I would have done that whole “being born” business much earlier. Wow!! I got all kinds of new clothes, fun toys, and cool baby gear! By the way, mom told me how she never got around to sending thank-you cards for some of the baby gifts and I know she feels really bad about it. On her behalf I’d like to give everyone a big “THANK YOU” for all the generosity. I really do have the best friends and family in world!! I’m a lucky, lucky little man!!

Let’s see. About me. In the beginning I was busy doing all the normal “baby stuff”- lots of eating, sleeping, and pooping. Life was so easy back then. Well, it was easy for me at least… mom and dad were busy “adjusting” to a new baby in the house and operating on very little sleep. Let’s just say I can be a little “high maintenance” at times… just like mommy! Thank goodness Grammy, Aunt Erin, Pop-Pop, Nana Barb, Aunt Corey, Aunt Caitlin and mom’s best friend Colleen flew in all the way from the east coast to help. Grandpa Fred, Grandma Diane and my Great Aunt Marlene, who flew all the way from Toronto, were also a huge help! I know mom and dad really appreciate all the extra hands!!

In May I met the girl of my dreams… Ana, my Brazilian sweetheart. I know it’s a little early to be talking about true love, but I can’t help myself. Ana has been my girlfriend for 7 months now and things are working out great! We go for long walks to the park, read books, and play with all my toys- all day, every day! She even gives me baths, makes my meals, and changes my dirty diapers. It’s a sweet life! It was hard on mommy when she had to go to work, but I think she feels a lot better knowing that I’m in such good hands.

Recently I’ve been thinking a lot about my future career. I know it’s early, but I’ve got to plan ahead if I’m going to keep a girl like Ana! At the moment I’m undecided between becoming a cowboy or a professional walker (that’s a career right??). I think I’m leaning towards cowboy. Girls love cowboys right? I’ve been practicing a lot lately by riding the dogs around the house. Katie is a little crazy- sometimes it’s like riding a bunking bronco! Leila is more my style- like a sweet little pony at the petting zoo (aka “lazy”). Maybe I should be a professional walker though… after all walking is really my passion. I love to hold on to your hands and walk all over the house. I walk and check out the dogs, look out the windows, and most importantly make sure nobody is stealing my toys!! Heck, sometimes I just like to walk in circles- it’s so much fun!! Crawling is for babies anyway. No offense to my crawling counterparts, but I’d much rather be on my feet. I’m a big boy!!

I’m becoming a bigger boy every day. I’m already over 30in (95%) and almost 19lbs (22%). I’m tall and thin, just like mom and dad. I’ve even got two teeth now!! I don’t want to brag… but I have been told that I’m pretty darn cute. I’ve got strawberry blonde hair (mom thinks that sounds better than “red”) and daddy’s blue eyes. I’m also a little smarty pants- it doesn’t take very long for me to figure things out. Ladies watch out!!

I’m really excited about my first Christmas. Grammy and Aunt Erin are coming all the way from North Carolina and Virginia to spend the week with me. Plus, all of Daddy’s family, including my favorite cousin Ava, is also coming over for a big Christmas dinner at our house. Don’t tell, but I peeked under the tree the other day and noticed that almost all the presents are for me. Score again!!!

Well I should probably wrap it up. It’s nap time! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and fabulous New Year! Hopefully I’ll get to see you all soon. Mom and dad said you are all welcome to come play in the California sunshine anytime!

Much Love-
Dylan