Doster's Birthday

My sweet boy is now five years old.  It is hard to believe how our life has changed in the last five years.  What a fun journey of laughter and tears with my sweet boy as he has grown into such a precious little guy.  Today I told him that I'm always a little sad when his birthday is over because it means he has grown another year.  Each year passes and I realize how quickly he will be grown and on his own, not living with Mommy anymore.  His very quick response was that I didn't need to worry because he wasn't going anywhere...we are going to be married.

His sweet innocence brings tears to my eyes even as I write this.  His child-like heart cannot imagine anything different than to love his Mommy for the rest of his life.  What precious memories this child is embedding in my heart.

Doster's love language is time and affirmation.  He loved his presents but what really thrilled him today was the people that came to celebrate his birthday.  For a couple weeks he has been praying that they will have a safe drive to our house for his party.  All day, as Jason & I prepared for his party, he affirmed us over and over telling us how he was so thankful for his pretty Mommy and strong Daddy and all the work they were doing to get ready.  Everything meant something to him as he realized all the effort was going into HIS celebration. 

What joy we felt in giving him his celebration when we knew just how much it meant to his little heart.

Happy Birthday Bubby, I sure do love you!!