Sooo, there is this.....Today is September 3rd 2015 and it's the day of my son's 18th birthday. He has grown up to be the man I always thought he would be. I couldn't be anymore prouder. My sidekick, my baby boy, my prince. I am looking forward to continuing to watch you grow. I will always be here for you. Love you very much....Dad
Conversation at Beyond the Bell
Me: Joelle we have to leave, today is your brother's 18th birthday and he is coming to our house.
Joelle: My brother's a man?
Me: Yes, your brother's a man.
Joelle: (turns to her friend and says in an excited voice) My brother is a man today!!
Joelle: My brother's a man?
Me: Yes, your brother's a man.
Joelle: (turns to her friend and says in an excited voice) My brother is a man today!!
Wow! The silly, happy-go-lucky, rambunctious little boy that I met 12 years ago is 18!! I have been so blessed to be able to call you my son. Not only did that little boy grow up to be a kind and caring young man but you have also been an AMAZING brother to your sisters (even if they are annoying from time to time)! Happy 18th birthday to the best son I could have ever asked for!!