To Patrick on your seventh birthday

Photo Credit: Tawnya Hood Beauty of Life Photography

Dear Patrick,
Seven years ago today, we were anxiously awaiting your arrival.  And now the day has finally arrived, you are seven.  There aren't many things more exciting than your 7th birthday!  Or so I've been told....

I want you to know that I am so proud of you and everything that you have accomplished in your seven years.  Did you know that you read more than 3,000 pages of books this summer?  Did you know that you are the best big brother that I have ever met?  Did you know that you write some of the best stories that I have ever read?  Did you know that you are funny and tell great jokes?  Did you know that you are turning into an awesome swimmer?  Did you know that you are courageous and fierce?

I love you.  I love the person you are and the person you are becoming.  One of my favorite NEW things about you is "Encyclopedia Patrick."  All of your reading has resulted in the ability to provide us with on-going information.    "Mom, did you know that spiders aren't insects?"  Love it!  Love you.

Happy birthday big boy!  You are in a class of your own.  You are my absent-minded professor with a caring heart.  God blessed me immensely when he placed you in my arms. 

Love,
Mama
LET THE COUNTDOWN TO EIGHT BEGIN!

Photo Credit: Tawnya Hood Beauty of Life Photography