Don't Ever Loose those Chubby Cheeks!

Dear Boston,

I've been holding you a little tighter these days. Your baby sister will be here within the next 9 days and I am terrified of your reaction to her!! You are so used to it just being the two of us. You are a Momma's boy and I love it. You don't even like it when I hold other people's babies so I know you will be mad at me for awhile when I bring one of our own home. I know in time you will grow to love her though. She will be one of your best friends throughout your life and I hope you will always stand by each other and support each other. I am so glad that you will be so close in age and close in school.

Mommy and Daddy have been on a bit of a rollercoaster ride lately. Mommy worries about you baby boy. I've noticed that you aren't talking like the other two year olds around us and I want to help you. We took you up to a doctor a couple weeks ago and he told us you have a spectrum disorder. This makes speech, and social interactions difficult for you. Keep in mind sweetheart that Doctors label almost everyone these days. We all have something, we all have challenges in this life. Grandpa Cash has to take shots everyday to control his diabetes, Mommy has to take anti-depressants, and really Boston I think you and I are a lot a like. I'm sorry about that because I've been through a lot and I don't want you to have to travel the same roads I have. You have a wonderful personality though Boston and I know that with our love and if you just be true to who you are you will go so far. You are making AMAZING improvments on your non-verbal communication and you love to pull up my shirt and say "belly" (I think you will miss it when it is gone!) You have said hat and ball over the last couple weeks and I am determined that by the time you are in school no one will ever know you had a struggle.
We love you Boston exactly the way you are. I wish I could protect you from all the hard things in this life, I wish I could keep you in a bubble and that you would never experience pain or sorrow but I can't keep you from these things. I will always be there though with a hug and a kiss. If you are ever feeling lonely or sad or angry or you just need to talk I will stand by you and you can come to Daddy and I anytime. You will get through this and we will be cheering you on throughout your life!
Lately when I put you down for a nap or to bed at night you look me in the eyes and say "bye" your voice is so sweet and it's just like you are saying "I love you Mommy." Your sweet spirit says it all.

I'll love you forever,
Mommy