My boy is 4. This picture is from a few years ago. I just love it though. He turned 4 on July 8 but it seems we have celebrating for weeks. He had his birthday last Saturday with just family and his best buddy, Henry. It was at...deep breath...Chuck E. Cheese. I dreaded it because I loathe the place. However, here is a helpful hint: Have your party on July 5th at 10 in the morning. The place is DEAD because it's the morning after July 4th, and it is well lit and tidy because the unwashed masses (thank you RR) haven't soiled the place yet. Finn had a ball playing all of the games and running around and opening presents and eating pizza with his cousins and best buddy. He didn't care so much for the rat (or is it a mouse?) He wasn't scared. He just wasn't particularly impressed.

He seems older too. He has been a snuggly, kissing bandit lately and I have loved every minute. Happy Birthday, my darling boy. It seems fitting that we are here staying at Nana's house as you become one year older. She was there when you were born 4 years ago in the quiet of the early morning as my nurse Jane, from South Africa, urged me on with that fabulous accent.

I love you little man. You make my heart swell.

I'll love you forever

I'll love you for always

As long as I'm living

My baby you'll be.

-Robert Munsch

Shoutout to Tay, who sent the shark attack slip n slide for his birthday! HE LOOOOOOVES IT. I can't even explain the excitement. After he plays in it, we dry it off and he drags the shark part around the house talking to it and feeding it. Will post pics. I'm taking them right now. It's a scorcher here today...