The Big 0-4

My little man turns four today. Four. He is no longer a baby or toddler with squishy, plump fingers and a big round face. He's a full-fledged little boy with long and lanky legs, a lean face and a heart of gold. I look at pictures of him from just a year or two ago and my heart aches a bit for that toddling baby. But watching him grow up into a boy and the man he'll eventually become makes me so happy and proud. What a bittersweet thing this parenthood bit is.

We had a party for Will at the Austin Children's Museum yesterday and he had a blast. He had 15 friends show up along w/ my parents and Billy's dad. This was his first real "kid" party and he was so happy. He said "thank you for planning such a fun party, mommy," afterwards and it made me smile (and thanks to all our friends for coming out to help us celebrate!).

Today we are hanging around w/ Papa Bill who came all the way from Illinois for the big day and then we are heading to a friend's party (who's also turning four) at Chuck E. Cheese. Will is about as excited for this as he was his own party. We've never been to the CEC, but I have a feeling this won't be our last (God help us).

Will, you are such a sweet, funny and smart little boy who likes to keep his parents on their toes. You love rocket ships and outer space and trucks and cars (typical boy). You build amazing things with Legos (namely rocket ships, trucks and cars) and love to play outside and rough-house w/ your sister (more than mommy would like, but at least she'll be tough!). When we go places, you always want to know if there will be kids there and you easily make new friends (at any playground, party, restaurant, etc. you will walk up and make friends w/ any kid remotely around your age. I remember being really afraid to do that at your age, so that makes me proud). Thanks for making our family complete! We love you so much.