Dear Asher...

Dear Asher,

Where do I start? It has been a while since I have had time/energy to write. You and Zoee keep me going ALL day. Don't get me wrong, it is a blast with you two, but it IS tough and requires so much strength from the Lord. You are such a wonderful toddler. You are doing new things every day that make us crack up and sometimes melt our hearts. Yesterday you told me, "Go park with MY Daddy!" It was so cute to hear you call Daddy "MY Daddy." It is crazy how much information you absorb and can repeat back. Here are some things from your little life...

1. You love the movie CARS. You can quote almost the whole thing and we now have to make sure that you only watch it ONCE a day. "I'm happy" is probably your favorite quote from that movie (I think it is said by the Sheriff when they find our Lightening is gone).

2. You have a love/dislike relationship with your Sissy. She ALWAYS wants to be exactly where you are and playing with the exact same toy you are playing with. Sometimes you do not mind this and you will share with her but other times you just want your space. Your "Zoee-free/ safe-place" is your bed. I have told you that if you are frustrated with her and you want to be alone, you can go play with your cars on your bed and Zoee cannot get you. You go here at least once a day to have some "alone time."

3. On that note, you really enjoy alone time. Yes, you love being with people but you really value being alone. Sometimes when all of us are in the living room, I will find you alone in the playroom just playing contently with your cars. I love seeing you grow to be an independent kid.

4. You take about an hour to wake up. I know that once you get up you will need your hot chocolate and you will need to sit and rest (watching either Baby Einstein or Cars) before I let Zoee climb all over you. Otherwise you will get very upset and be quite grumpy.

5. You are daring! You climb on everything and love to show off how brave you are!

6. You love to imitate Daddy and do what he does. If he eats an oreo, you want one. If he climbs in the attic to get something, you want to come. It is so special to see the bond that you have.

7. Your favorite food: Barbra's Cereal Bars (fruit and yogurt) and CHOCOLATE!!

8. Your favorite book: Cars See and Find for Toddlers or Trucks

That's about all for now. We love you so much Asher Sullivan. You are a joy and we are so blessed by you.

Love,

Mommy