Birthday Letter from Grandma Colleen

Dear Dylan
Your Mom has asked us to write you a letter for your first birthday. I'm not much of a writer, but here goes.
 

You have brought so much joy and fun to all the lives you have touched this year. I have been honored to get to watch you grow, learn and explore the world. You have explored it so much at our house, I had to put up a few road blocks. Like putting a mattress in front of the food shelves, or putting the shoe basket in the way so you couldn't get stuck behind a chair. Just little things like that. Even put a few fragile things up out of reach.
 

Some of the things we have enjoyed doing together includes rocking, snuggling, trying to roll a ball and banging on things with your very own set of measuring cups and spoons. Kristy gave them to you and me when we found out you were on your way. Soon enough we will be using them to make some sugar cookies. Grandpa Bud really likes them. He especially likes them with frosting on them. Hopefully you will too.
 

This year has gone by so fast, especially compared to last year. Seemed like forever, from the time your mom and dad told us they were expecting you and your arrival. I had been wanting a grandchild for a long time. To know there was one in the works was almost torture. But Honey, you were well worth the wait. You have exceeded any expectations I might have had.
 

We've had a few conversations about some of the things we can do together. I know you aren't talking yet. They were a bit one-sided, but you appeared to enjoy them. Things like baking cookies and decorating them, collecting eggs, picking fruit, making cider, going clamming and fishing. Just to name a few of them.
 

Hope you are looking forward to our time together as much as I am.
 

Lots of Love,
Grandma Colleen