Shameless 1st birthday gushathon

My baby boy is turning one in two days. I have absolutely no clue how to wrap my brain around this, let alone put words to how much I adore the little imp.

At times I can actually feel my heart stretching and filling with unfathomable amounts of love for him. Not to say that there aren't times when I feel my pulse racing with unfathomable amounts of annoyance and fatigue. You know that inhumanely tear-jerking scene in Titanic when Leo freezes in the water and Kate then lets him go and he floats down into the depths? Well, I love this kid so much that I would float to the bottom of the coldest sea for him. I also love him so much that I will never force him to watch Titanic.


So my sweet precious son, as you blossom from a tiny infant to a little a toddler, these are my birthday wishes for you:

May you find the world as goofy and silly as it really is (if you ever forget this, take a look at the obese squirrels in our backyard, or the wombat picture in your room).

May you learn to walk through trials instead of around them. And may you learn to walk in general, you know, whenever you're ready.

May you know that you are loved; imperfectly by your family, and perfectly by the Divine.

May you march to your own rhythm, even if it ends up being faster or slower than that of your peers.

May you stay out of the scary neighbor's yard.

May your young passions blossom into sustainable and fulfilling relationships.

May you be blessed with friends...and may your friends not be total brats.

May you realize that your mom and dad are probably the coolest (and humblest) people on this planet.

May you find hobbies that feed your soul. And may you find them on your own, without anyone pressuring you (speaking of which, I have you signed up for voice lessons next year).

May you fall in love with learning, and seek out knowledge because you just can't help yourself.

May you learn not to pick your boogers and eat them in public.

May you never feel alone in this world. Because guess what? You never will be!

I love you baby boy! Happy Birthday!