Today you are 4. I will fully admit that there have been many days this past year when I wasn't sure it would ever get here. Wow, what a year it was.
For me, one of the best and worst parts of parenting is that time keeps on ticking. Somehow we keep marching forward, through good and bad. One of nature's best evolutionary tactics perhaps?
You've started to dream of bigger things: driving cars (to buy your own candy), eating cake for dinner (good luck to you there!), being a fireman or a race car driver, going to kindergarten (and wondering if mommies go with their babies, sniff), and plenty of other things too.
And there have been tears. Oceans and oceans of tears.
I guess it's been hard to imagine you are a person separate from mommy and daddy, eh?
And you are still my sunshine.
I love you baby boy. (Yes, I know, you aren't a baby, you are kid now.)
I hope that the coming year brings more peace of mind and less struggle. An easier journey to number five is certainly well deserved this year. (And yes, I also know you want the numbers to go faster and that you won't eat salad until you are 61, but let's just get used to number four first, ok?)
With all my love,
Mama
Hapde Burfday Jack! What a big boy you are becoming! I know that little man in there is shining through! Enjoy the next 365 days full of new things, wonder and excitement! And most importantly, go easy on your Mama!
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Sarah,
ReplyDeleteYou made me cry! Reading your post I was recalling some of the difficult moments you have shared with us and I am just so thrilled that you are able to look back on this year with joy (and a little relief). I hope this day was as special for you as it was for Jack.
Hapde Burfday, Jack!
Hugs,
Christine
Hapde Burfday, Jack! May year #4 be filled with adventure and happiness and learning and fun. :) (And a little more breathing time for your sweet Mama! ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy Happy Birthday to Jack! I love his # 4 shirt! The years go by so fast, I have no idea how I will handle kindergarten either ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Jack!
ReplyDeleteSarah, you brought tears to my eyes! Your carnival looked like a blast and I'm sure you're little man loved it! And like I said in my last comment four is WAY EASIER than three!!!!
Sigh. What a treasure that letter is. Hapde Bufday Jack. Hapde Mother's Day Mama!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet post. Happy Birthday, Jack!
ReplyDeleteHappy Burfday Jack.
ReplyDeleteHAVE A GREAT YEAR NUMBER 4!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stylish four year-old you have :) Happy Birthday, Jack!
ReplyDeleteHapy birthday, big boy!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy b-day Jack!
ReplyDeleteFour is such a good Burfday number - havea great year Big Kid!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Mama and Happy Day, Jack! My four year old likes to call himself a baby kid. I imagine that works for Jack, too. Here's to another year of great adventures....... Cheers! LA
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday Jack! I can't believe what a big boy you have become since I've been following your mommy's stories on this blog. May this coming year be the bestest one ever - for you all!
ReplyDeleteHugs from us all (Kiki too!)!
Just read your mommy's letter to you and it was a real tear-jerker! Been there and still going there. It never ends - you are always a mom no matter how big, how far away, how close, or distant everything is.....I still see the same little face in my mind and heart! So, Sarah, your letter was not only heartfelt, but expressed what all lovoing mothers feel. This needs to be published!
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Big Daddy's mama
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in all my blog reading procrastination, I have missed Jack's b-day. Happy Late Birthday Jack!
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