best friend

Mason,

You've made a special friend.

This friendship began in earnest the week you started your baby job. The coincidence of the timing is not lost on Daddy and me.

Oh, how you love him! He accompanies you everywhere. He is never more than an arm's reach away.

To be honest, Daddy and I are not crazy about this little friend. Yes, the raw, obsessive nature of your relationship is cute now, but it will be anything but cute when you're older. We briefly considered nipping this dependence in the bud from the beginning. But our guilt at shipping you out into the world alone at such a young age broke our resolve. You need comfort at your baby job. We would, too.

This little friend has come in handy. He made weaning you from the swaddle much less traumatic than we expected it to be. You fuss less when he's close by.

Everyone needs a special friend, Sweetie. We're glad you've found yours. But this friendship must end eventually. Someday, you'll be so brave you won't need him anymore. I promise.

I love you!

Mommy