Happy Birthday!

Today started out just like most others. I woke up, cursed the time and wished for just five more minutes of sleep before realizing it was "Good morning time!" Seeing the empty bed in his room, I remembered what day it was, and resolved myself to have only happy thoughts today. Today is Little Man's birthday.

Today, he'd have been woken up to a special treat breakfast, and sent off to school with cupcakes and a note pinned to his jacket saying "Birthday Prince." Today, he'd have been prince for a day. When he got home, we'd go to dinner, at the place of his choosing. It'd probably be Huddle House since that is his favorite place, and he'd probably order the waffles. He'd ask if he could have both whipped cream and syrup this time, and we'd allow it. We'd even let him have a soda with dinner, which is a very rare treat for little ones.

Then, we'd come home and let him open his gifts. We got him a Tball set, and were going to get him a Little Tykes work bench, (he loves to 'fix' things around the house) as well as a toy shopping cart, (he also loves to pretend to go shopping.) Then, his day would have ended with Red Velvet birthday cake. (His second favorite. No way am I giving him chocolate that close to bedtime! rofl) Then, this weekend, he'd have gone up to the mall with us, to visit the Inflatables indoor playground which he adores.

Instead, he is where ever he is at right now. I don't know where he's at, or who he's with. I can only hope that somebody remembers it's his birthday, and treats him very special today.

Little Man, I love you so much and wish I could celebrate your birthday with you. This is the year that you go from being more baby and toddler, to more of a child. Your own personality will start shining through, as will your sense of humor. You're going to be developing more of a sense of right and wrong, and you'll be sure to tell everyone else what you believe is right and wrong. You're going to want to be totally independent and do everything yourself, yet at the same time you'll still want someone to be there to do it for you. The "I love yous" will happen more, but you'll also crave the cuddle time a bit less at some point this year. This year, you'll start craving attention more from your peers, and will begin that uncertainty that comes with wanting friendships. While the universe will still revolve around you this year, you will also develop a stronger sense of empathy, and what's going on around you.

Though you aren't here, please know that we all love you and we're thinking of you constantly. You are our impish little angel. No matter what happens in your life this year, always know that we love you, and that you are wanted and adored.

Stay safe my sweet little man. And have the best birthday you could possibly ever have. Make it a great and wonderful day today.