Dear Lincoln,

Happy Birthday, my love. You are now two years old. You are so incredibly active and learning so much everyday, I can barely keep up. My favorite time with you is right before we put you to bed. You get dressed into your PJs, brush your teeth, and we sing songs and act silly together. Its one of these times that I hold near and dear because I know that it won’t last very long.

Today was also your last day at the Montesorri Day Care. Ms. Anita, Ms. Carla, and Ms. Dora were like your 2nd mothers. They were with you the majority of the time from 9 months to 2 years. Did you know that I did not have to trim your finger or toe nails at all during these times? I got a little teary eyed when they gave you one last hug and kiss. You actually gave it back to them as if you knew. On Monday, you will be entering a different preschool with different teachers and also a different language. We decided to enroll you into a Japanese immersion preschool. It will either be the best decision I’ve ever made, or the worst decision I’ve ever made. Only time will tell. I’m a little nervous since you won’t understand anything when I drop you off. But I know that you are more resilient than I think you are.

Your temper tantrums are getting a little bit more serious. But you’re starting to understand the difference between right and wrong and you know when you have done wrong. Time outs are working pretty well with you so far. I think part of your tantrums is that I just can’t understand you just yet. But I think we’re getting their. You’re starting to have a command of basic mandarin and english. Soon, you’ll have a command of basic Japanese, too.

I love you. Keep being you. I will fight fiercely for you to keep your innocence for another year. AND…. I promise we will go to Disneyland before you turn three.