Happy 5th Birthday, Parker!

Dear Parker,

I remember the day you were born. We had been prepared for your arrival for months and were so excited to finally meeting you.  Dad and I snapped this photo together on the drive to the hospital. It's the last photo we took before you changed our lives forever.

[Look at our faces. We had no idea what we were getting ourselves into.] 

Being your mom has brought me more joy than you could ever imagine. Nothing makes me happier than to see you develop into the sassy, funny and cool kid that you are. Your random compliments turn me to mush, your jokes are fire and the love you unabashedly show everyone you meet gives me hope for the future.  You are my fave, Kid. Happy 5th birthday! Your Ninjago party is going to be so lit.

Love,
Mom

Happy 4th Birthday, Parker!

Happy birthday, Parker! Every day I wake up feeling blessed that I am your mom. Your smile lights up my day, your jokes never fail to cheer me up. I love hearing about your pretend house in Australia, your pretend silver car that I can borrow any time, how you have to work at your construction site at night. I love seeing your mind work when you engineer looping train tracks and machines to lift and pull your toys with. I love that you and Daddy have your fart boys club and how excited you are to be able to pee in the toilet without using the step stool. You never fail to amaze me with your kid wisdom, your sensitivity and compassion. You have all the talent and gusto to change the world one day.

You are an incredible little man and I hope you have the happiest 4th birthday!

Love you always,

Mom

Happy Birthday, Tuan!

Wishing my husband the happiest of birthdays!

I'm so happy that [despite all the guilt] we decided to go on this road trip together. 

Thanks for being my faithful partner in this adventure through life.

You deserve it all and then some. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Tuan!!

p.s. When this post goes live we will be glamping in Big Sur.