My dearest Nathan,

My apologies for accidently introducing you as Gregory this morning, and not realizing my mistake until I saw the look of confusion on the person’s face and blearly found myself thinking, “hmm…  too many syllables”.  I’m sure it won’t be the last time this will happen, and I hope you will not take offense.  It isn’t that I don’t love you and know you for the wonderful little person you are, I promise.  

But, you know, if  you would stop waking me up every one and a half to two hours, I think I could be much more on the ball about this sort of thing.  And I might even remember to bring my purchases with me when I leave the store.  No guarantees, of course, but I think it could be a big help.

Lots of love,

Your rather tired and absent-minded mother