Dear Parker,

I've been very bad about writing during the last couple of months.  Things have been so busy.  That's never a good excuse, but that is the reason.  So, here is my attempt at a catch up.  

I feel like you have grown up so much in the last couple of months.  You have started doing a better job of going to sleep without us in the room.  We are still working on it, but you are getting so much better. You don't cry when we leave you with babysitters or other people.  You venture off to play by yourself - even in new situations.  

You act out "Pinkalicious" all the time.  You have the funniest facial expressions while you sing.  You are developing the ability to exaggerate.  You were telling me a story about a girl at school doing something you didn't want her to.  I asked if you asked her to stop.  You responded, "Like, 17 times, Mommy!"  

Speaking of school.  Yesterday was your last day at the Primrose School.  That has been such an amazing place for you.  You have come out of your shell and become more independent.  You love school again.  I'm so grateful for everything they have done for you.  You are really going to miss your teacher, Mrs. Fredericks.  She was awesome!

You and Mrs. Fredericks on your last day

I was very proud of you yesterday.  You were able to tell me that you were feeling happy that it was summer, sad that it was your last day at Primrose, excited about going to Orchard in the fall, but also nervous about a new school at the same time.  That's some self-awareness, baby!

And, tonight!  You started to learn to read.  I think you are mostly "reading" from memory right now, but it's a good place to start and you are excited and proud.  Me too, honey.  Me, too.

Happy Summer!
Love,
Mommy