Dearest Mason,
Its hard to believe my favorite superhero is another year older. I tried to write this sooner but that is one thing this year has brought me, not a whole of time to do those kind of things. The reason for that is the ball of drool and smiles who has stolen all our hearts. I can no longer imagine our lives with out Max but I must tell you that those years when it was just the three of us will always be locked away in a special compartment in my heart.
This past year has been full of change and color. From your first Disney trip to welcoming your baby brother you have shown us that you are not a tottering tot anymore. Overnight you went from being my baby to an inquisitive little boy. You are a great traveler and an even better big brother. You are kind to your friends and a little bossy. You are a rule follower when you are with others and a limit pusher when you are with us. You love numbers, letters, and science. You love to climb. You are a story teller, sometime going on for an hour about all the adventures you had when you were "a kid" You love card games and puzzles and are even learning how to loose with grace. You are a negotiator and argumentative at times. You love to giggle.
You are obsessed with superheros.
We tried to keep your 4th birthday simple, just family.
We tried to keep your 4th birthday simple, just family.
BUT you my dear, are very opinionated.
You spent a lot of time looking at pictures to find this specific birthday cake that was to be strawberry cake with blue frosting.
It was to include all your favorite Avengers with the exception of Batman (he's on the Justice league) and he was to be included because really Batman should be an Avenger. Which leads me to the simple topic of superheros, I have learned more about superheros than I ever thought possible. I also have to thank you for deciding I can be Cat woman even though I wouldn't wear the costume for Halloween. That was in my wild college days which maybe when your thirty I will tell you about.
The days of firetrucks and garbage trucks seemed to have vanished before our eyes, replacing your toys and pictures with superheros and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I know this too will be a phase but as your mom its a bittersweet adventure.
Your personality intrigues me.
You are very particular and have a routine for most things. You seldom stop moving or asking questions. You are a real life energizer bunny and some days you exhaust me.
The best part of this birthday was the visitor you and I wrote a special invitation to back in October....
The Incredible Spiderman took time out of his busy crime fighting schedule to stop by your birthday!
Your reaction was priceless.You instantly assumed your Spidey position ready for a web duel while trying to decide if Peter Parker would revel himself or if you would be webbed.
I think you were relieved to find out it was really your Uncle Nick. He holds a very dear spot in your heart and between you and me I think he really enjoys wearing that costume .
The past six months we have spent a lot time arguing about which clothes you will wear.
You would wear this spiderman costume everyday if we would let you. Its kind of funny because when you are being difficult we "ground" you from superhero. Works like a charm.
Grandma and Papa decided another costume was needed, that's their prerogative now that they are grandparents. I guess one part of it is getting back at me from my childhood and the other is there pure love for spoiling you. Either way we will get to do the same for you someday:-)
I know a lot of my time has been occupied by your baby brother and I want to thank you for being so awesome about that. We love being a family and we know you love Max and he adores you. These past months have been tiring and some of the best of our life.
The ten minutes you and I have alone every night before you drift off to dreamland are a little slice of heaven. We sing "our" songs (that we sometimes add superheros or our green dragons in to), we give thanks for things in our day, and we say our little prayers. You say or ask about serious or funny things...these moments will be with me always.
Happy 4th Birthday kiddo.
Love Always,
Your Momma
