A Firefighter's Wife

Des,
You turned 28 months over a week ago.  I’m so sorry this letter is so late, but things around here have been insane.  Between your sister’s UTI and all of us being sick, I just haven’t had a moment to sit down and write this to you.  And I apologize for that.
My boy, I love [...]

About 2 months ago, we had a play date with Desmond’s best friend.  Like always, the kids played, holding hands, kissing each other, sharing drinks, and just being their usual selves.  It was a fun day and we loved hanging out with them.
About 2 days after that, the mom called me to tell me that [...]

Whenever Des was running around and falls, or just is off-balanced, I would tell him that he’s a drunkard.  Usually, I’d say, “Whoa, drunkard!”  And he’d giggle and then continue being silly.  And to be honest, I never really thought anything about it.
Then, a few weeks ago, Des was playing and lost his balance.  He [...]

Des,
You’re 27 months today.  2 and 1/4 years old.  I always remember as a kid figuring out how old I was and telling that to people.  I’m 6.5, 8.25, 9.75.  I loved being so precise.  Yes, your mom is a weirdo.
I wish there was some amazing tales to tell this month, but really, it’s been [...]

A few weeks ago, Des decided that he wanted to start using a pillow. He has one if those Pillow Pets pillows, but never really showed an interest in it. Then, one day, we were playing in his room and he decided to lay down on the floor with that pillow. And a few minutes [...]