four

my baby is four today.

i'm still in awe.

at four years old, he:

• counts to 49 all by himself
• counts to 100 with a little help
• does a 100-piece puzzle in no time
• writes his name all by himself
• asks questions like nobody's business
• LOVES transformers
• is terrified of tornadoes
• loves the weather channel
• would spend every waking minute outside, if i'd let him
• weighs only 30 pounds and is almost 38 inches tall
• likes to wear his hair in a "mohawk"
• makes his brother smile like no one else
• steals my heart with just one look

my sweet boy, i love you so much. i can't believe how much you have changed my life. i look forward to you waking up everyday and giving me that sweet, sly smile. i can't wait to see the look of joy on your face when you get something you want. and i love the way you can make everything else seems so miniscule just by giving me a hug. i miss you, baby. and i love you.

happy birthday!