Letters to Mason

Dear Mason,

I love you even when you are cranky and smell like spoiled milk.

Love,

Mom

Dear Mason,

I'm happy to know you are not afraid of girls, yet. Most of them are very nice and if you treat them well they will be good to you too.

Love,

Your Mother

Dear Mason,

Stop trying to roll over while I change your diaper. Or learn to use the toilet. Let me know which one you want to do.

Love,

Mom

Dear Mason,

I will always think you are a genius even if you can't tie your shoe by the time you are in 3rd grade.

Love,

Mom

Dear Mason,

I know your teeth are giving you fits. Get used to it, though, because that's the way it will be for the rest of your life. Sorry. In the meantime I have all the Orajel you could ever need.

Love,

Mom

Dear Mason,

There is no question that dogs make the best pets. If you are able to take care of a pet, get a dog. Cats are not a good pet. They are unpredictable and are not really that nice most of the time. Girls might not want to date you if you have a cat. I don't think it's a deal breaker, but I don't think it helps either. Dogs on the other hand are a good indicator that you are a good guy. You also have to think of a cool name. In fact, make sure you have the name before you get the dog. It might take a few months or even years to come up with a good name. Be patient and you will be rewarded. Movie character names are good and so are athletes, but be careful because if you name them something too obvious and popular you look like a doofus.

Love,

Mom

Dear Mason,

"Please", "more", and "help" work much better than "uhh". Just so you know.

Love,

Mom