3. it's a magic number.

my boy.

 celebrating his birthday with his preschool class.

this kid is turning three tomorrow.  are those tears swelling in my eyes?  he is such a boy (dare i say man) already.  his enthusiasm for life is unmatched by any person i have ever met.  he WILL do great things.  he has so many of his own superpowers, it puts superman to shame.  he is mine, and although he clearly prefers his father day after day, i will claim him with all my might.  he is strong, loving, compassionate, hilarious, and down right naughty.  he is so capable and rarely asks for help with anything.  and he is growing up so quickly.

my elias, i love you with all my heart.  i remember, like yesterday, the day you were born.  you looked like a tiny linebacker and were such a good baby, sleeping six inches away from me for the first six months of life (you had no bedroom).  you are perfect and make my life so full of joy and wonder.

happy birthday sweet boy.

may all of your wishes come true.

 the day elias was born.

elias on his first birthday.

elias on his second birthday.