Mr. Man,

So I’m sitting here on the sofa on the eve of your 4th birthday thinking about the day you decided to come into this world. As always, Momma and Morgan were doing our traditional summertime activity, swimming at Mema’s, when you decided that you were ready to join the pool party. It’s amazing, but I can tell the story of your life in “summers in the pool.”

Summer #1 – Only got in the pool because I plopped you in a ring.
Summer #2 – Enjoyed eating snacks on the deck more than braving the tide.
Summer #3 – Floaties on and jumpin’ in like a mad man.
Summer #4 – No floaties, all goggles!

Watching you swim with no fear and those huge eyes looking up at me from under the water so proud of yourself, well that’s just about the best feeling ever. Don’t get me wrong, Mister, there are times when you are running around the house, naked in the middle of the afternoon, pretending to be baby dinosaur that I just wonder what goes on in that little boy brain of yours. But, one thing I do know that your medulla oblongata houses is compassion for others. When someone is hurt, crying, or upset you are right there offering a toy dinosaur to make tears go away. Also, you are the most caring little man. Every time we are given the opportunity to spend time with Baby Mitchell, you let me know when he “bomits,” if he needs a toy, or when, “He’s too stinky, Momma.” When we are out running our errands, you always have an eye out for anything that, “Baby Mitchell would like dis (this).” It warms my heart to see how proud you are of your new baby cousin. Still, like every other little boy, you love playing cars, chasing your sister, and refusing to eat anything new, but I’ll take it. You jump off of things that are too tall and pretend that you’re a Super Hero, but I love it. You go crazy for Super Mario and Angry Birds, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. It just makes me look forward to Summer #5 and what that will bring. I’m sure you will be high diving before I know it, and we’re just lucky enough to be your biggest fans.

Happy Birthday Little Man!

Love,
Momma and Daddy