Oh my little Cammie Cam,
Your monthly birthdays are going far too fast and all I want to do is slow time. These last few weeks have shown us that you are more little boy than baby boy with your rapidly growing vocabulary, your running, your climbing, and your new independence. At your 15 month appointment, the ability to speak 5 words was considered great. You’ve blown that number out of the water and are now repeating everything mommy and daddy say…reminding us daily that we have to watch what we say at all times. You shout Bulldawg! during Georgia games (and every other hour of the day) and you give your Uga big hugs whenever you see him. You even shouted BULLDAWG as we walked through Target in Tuscaloosa this past weekend (we were so proud! even if Georgia lost the SEC Championship to Alabama).
You want apples (or rather apple sauce) for every meal and throw quite a tantrum if we say no. You could play outside for days because let’s be honest, you get to watch for planes when you’re outside, and who doesn’t love to do that? On your rides to and from school, we practice your words and are so proud when you surprise is with something new. Last week you said school (cool) and again, blew our minds at how quickly you pick up things. You carry your sippy cup of milk and your container of cereal around as if they are your proudest possessions. You now know all of your grandparents by name and get incredibly excited when you see them. Saying their names has not been an easy task, but you keep at it and make them all so happy when you do. Now, if we can just find an easy way for you to say Rhoob you’ll be all set.
You visited Santa again this year and while I thought there was a chance for a meltdown in the beginning, you were a total champ and pulled some cute little smiles out and once again, took some adorable pictures. You even found yourself a ridiculously expensive reindeer to take home with you. His name is Bob. And because I’m me and you’re you, I couldn’t say no. (I hope that’s not a theme of things to come…)
There are so many amazing things you do or say each day that trying to remember everything gets more and more difficult. Did you know you almost have a mouth full of teeth? Can we discuss how adorable they are? And you still love to brush your teeth! I think it’s in your top 3 favorite things to do.. other than bathing and eating. Oh! And you now say Ibby! Libby is still a little standoffish, but trust me, she’ll get there. You continue to love on her the way you do and I promise she’ll return the sentiment.
See, so many things going on and it’s only been a month since I last wrote. Little man, you are quickly becoming the most adorable little boy ever. Aside from the blonde hair and precious face, your personality, your warmth, and your sweetness are what make you so adorable. You are genuinely a loving little boy and that is what we absolute adore about you. Your hugs are kind and warm. You know when mommy and daddy need love…and you surprise us with random walk-up hugs. I say it a lot, but those are the things I’m most proud of…those are the moments that I know how special you are. Those are the moments I will cherish always.
As always, I love you with all my heart.
mommy.
Katie, I never cease to be amazed by the entries in the Camden Journal. It is all so sweet and loving which doesn’t surprise me at all because that is who you are! You have such a precious gift and I truly am grateful that you share him with us. Nonna and I love him with all our hearts and we are proud of you for the wonderful way you have with him. (Of course, you know we’ll secretly teach him to sa Roll Tide and aunt Jen Jen will be trying to get him to say War Eagle!)It’s amazing! Such a short time ago I was holding you and rocking you to sleep and now you’ve got your own Little Guy!
I love you, Katie.
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I love these entries. I love that you so openly share a piece of your heart and soul with the rest of us, Yes,, he is so precious to all of us who love him. Thanks for these sweet messages to Camden.
I love your letters!!! It’s so funny because I am going through the same things with Avy and its bittersweet because she’s my baby and my last one.
I feel just as the others do. You have expressed the most heartfelt and touching thoughts, words, and feelings that I may have ever read. I adore the loving way in which you tell your only child how much you “adore” him. You and Ashley have become two of the best parents I’ve ever seen. You are constant and caring in your parental roles. I know you have a wonderful child, but also know that he will be a wonderful, well-adapted adult! As for the “Little Man”, there are not enough words or ways to tell him how much he means to us. He has been the light of our lives in these last few months. He has given us so much love in his own little way. His warm unsolicited embrace on Sunday was probably one of the most endearing moments that I’ve ever experienced. All I can add is that we cherish the time we spend with him and think of him. His videos warm our hearts and always make us laugh. Such joy he has brought to all of us who love him!Nonnie