Lollipops and Capes

From: Garrett Maher <maher.garrett@gmail.com>
To: Mom-Mom <mmteeple@verizon.net>
Date: September 28, 2011 5:04 PM
Subject: Lollipops and Capes

Hi Mom-Mom,

I got to try a lollipop for the first time today! Mama and Dad took me to get my haircut. The hairdresser let me wear a cape which was kind of cool but not at all conducive to enjoying my lollipop. It got a little frustrating. Luckily, Dad stepped in and helped me out. I really liked the lollipop and my hair looks pretty spiffy too.

 

Mommyitis

From: Garrett Maher <maher.garrett@gmail.com>
To: Mom-Mom <mmteeple@verizon.net>
Date: September 24, 2011 3:49 PM
Subject: Mommyitis

Mom-Mom,
I’m sick. I have caught a terrible condition. It's called Mommyitis.

mom·my*i"tis\, n. [NL. See mommy, and -itis.] (Med.) A condition exhibited by a toddler toward their mother manifested in the display of advanced intolerance for separation, intensified obsession with said mother and a predisposition for constant physical contact.

I’ve got it in the worst way.

Elmo

From: Garrett Maher <maher.garrett@gmail.com>
To: Mom-Mom <mmteeple@verizon.net>
Date: September 22, 2011 4:29 PM
Subject: Elmo

Hi Mom-Mom, 
This little red guy named Elmo showed up. I thought he was a dog at first but he has a big orange nose and he doesn't bark. He sings. He sings and I dance!

Star Spangled Banner

From: Garrett Maher <maher.garrett@gmail.com>
To: Mom-Mom <mmteeple@verizon.net>
Date: September 19, 2011 5:38 PM
Subject: Star Spangled Banner

Hi Mom-Mom, Dad and I love to sing a song called the Star Spangled Banner. Have you heard of it? Mama caught us singing it together on film.

Kitchen Sink

From: Garrett Maher <maher.garrett@gmail.com>
To: Mom-Mom <mmteeple@verizon.net>
Date: September 13, 2011 5:04 PM
Subject: The Kitchen Sink

Hi Mom-Mom, 

From what I’ve heard, the kitchen sink often gets left behind. I can’t imagine why. I love taking my baths in the kitchen sink. If you ask me, there’s no better bath time!

 

So Long Summer

From: Garrett Maher <maher.garrett@gmail.com>
To: Mom-Mom <mmteeple@verizon.net>
Date: September 6, 2011 9:17 AM
Subject: So Long Summer

Swim ya next year swimming pool

Dad and I will miss you half day Fridays

Catch you later crabs

Ride ya next summer waves
 

So long bare feet
 

Extraordinary Waver

From: Garrett Maher <maher.garrett@gmail.com>
To: Mom-Mom <mmteeple@verizon.net>
Date: September 3, 2011 4:46 PM
Subject: Extraordinary Waver

Mom-Mom,

My cousins taught me how to wave while we were at the beach. Mama caught one of my very first waves on film. I have since mastered the act of waving!

I. Wave. With. Purpose. And. Intention.

If there’s an opportunity to wave, I take it!  If there was a waving test, I’d ace it! If there was a baby waving competition, I’d be taking home the trophy! And I absolutely never, under any circumstances, forgo a chance to wave at myself when I pass a mirror.