DEAR DYLAN

I realised the other day that you'll be starting proper nursery this year. I say proper nursery because this one is actually part of a school, the school you'll hopefully be in for many years to come.

How have we reached this point? Where has the time gone?

Over the Christmas period this year you've suddenly learnt so much. You can name your shapes, animals and colours and you can count to twelve! It's no wonder you're sleeping so much now. 

Speaking of Christmas, you were such a joy to watch this year. You understood the stories we told you about Father Christmas and his reindeer and told everyone you could about what you were askng for and how the big man in red would come down your chimney and that you would leave him some Christmas pudding. We actually left him milky tea and biscuits this year because mummy forgot to buy the proper treats (oops).

You've suddenly blossomed into the most amazing child. You're the top of your ballet class, you're even moving up to the next grade next term! Your learnt to draw (and paint) people with heads and limbs in the right places and you love to help with cooking, pouring and cutting things with me and naming the different ingredients as we go.

My favourite thing is to watch you with Isla. You think I don't notice yu whispering to her but I do and it warms my heart to watch. 

You've handed down one of your amber necklaces to help her feel more balanced and replaced it with your own amethyst necklace.

You help when she cries, telling her things are ok and bringing her toys. And you love to have her sit with you which helps her learn to sit up by herself.

This year so much will happen, not just nursery.

I have plans for all of us that I'm so excited to watch you experience. Aaa

This year you turn three (only five months!) and you've already requested your fireman party.

I'm so proud to be your mother, to watch you grow and learn and become the amazing little boy that you are.

Love forever 

Mummy x