On Splashing, Sisters & Sidekicks

Hello, sweet boy.
Your mother posted these adorable images of you on facebook yesterday:

 

Yes, I know, by the time you are old enough to read this and respond, you'll probably be too embarrassed, but you are so darn cute, I'll take the risk. Your momma captured such sweet shots of your personality (and bare bottom).  What a delightful boy you are!  I can't wait until we meet in person and I can snuggle you properly.  I know, not very dignified.  But you are stuck with me, sweet boy.  No sense in complaining.

I'm glad you like the water so much.  It's great fun to splash and paddle around.  My brother will tell you it's also great fun to splash your sister, but do so at your own risk.  We sisters will sometimes get you back when you least expect it.  That is half the fun of having a brother or sister, after all--there's always someone to play pranks on and share your adventures with, even if they tattle on you sometimes.  

The world would be very lonely if we didn't have a sidekick.Where would Batman be without Robin?  Bert without Ernie? The Lone Ranger without Tonto? Or Sherlock Holmes without Watson?  But I digress (look this word up, buddy). Anyway, enjoy your summer fun, sweet boy.  Soon enough you will need something bigger than a galvanized tub to splash around in.  In the meantime, have a marvelous time splashing everybody that comes near ya.  Yes, even Mommy & Daddy (especially Daddy). 

Much Love,

Aunt Green 

Introduction

To my very handsome J---,

We have not met face to face yet.  I haven't had the pleasure of looking deep into your sweet, contented eyes--except through the adorable videos and pictures your mother posts so kindly online.  Still, it's clear to see you are her precious boy and I don't think there is a boy anywhere in the world so well-loved. 

You look like her already, you know.  There is the same wisdom-of-soul in your little countenance that is revealed more and more in hers each year.  It's one of the things I love best about your mommy. 

She says you are a delightful boy and I cannot wait to meet you in person.  Until then, we will have to settle for getting to know one another through correspondence.  You are too little now to have much to say, so, until you are bigger and full of stories about discovering the world around you, I will write to you and post my letters here, where they will wait for you to be big enough to write back.  I can't wait to hear what you will say. 

Until then sleep tight, Sweet Fellow, and give your mother a kiss for me.

Much Love,
Your God Mother, Aunt Green