Birthday Wishes

Dear Jaxon,

Happy 7th Birthday ( a few days late) to my sweet baby boy who is no longer a baby. You have given us seven amazing years of laughter, fun, and interesting questions. You've grown into a mini-Scott, always negotiating and sharing interesting facts and thoughts-sometimes can't tell if you've made them up or if you're just repeating what you've heard at school, but you're always very convincing, with a simple, 'I just know mom'.

I love that even though you are growing up and being faced with big ideas and things you shouldn't know yet from older kids on the bus or in the neighborhood, that you still have so much innocence and child-like wonder inside of you.

You still believe in Santa, Fred (our elf) and the Tooth Fairy (who hasn't come for you yet, but will soon I'm sure), and all the magic of non-existent creatures... you were adamant that you grew a half a foot overnight when you went from being 6 to being 7... and you never hesitate to remind others that you're now 7 and know just a little bit more than you used to.

You even somehow convinced us that it would be a good idea to have a birthday party full of boys at the local laser tag and then bring everyone back to our house for a sleepover. You definitely got your dad's negotiating skills. While I was really happy and excited for you, this was definitely one of those 'what the hell was I thinking' moments.

And when you got sick the next day and had a 103 degree fever, couldn't eat, and just wanted to cuddle, I was a little okay with that. I knew you'd be fine. We'd been through this a thousand times before... while your dad and I were worried for you and wanted to take away your discomfort in the worst way, it was really nice to be needed. To know that you still need hugs and kisses. For you to crawl in bed in between us for comfort and security all night. That you just wanted mom and dad.

That felt okay, I'm not gonna lie.

Well, for all the joy and love you bring us every day, we wish you a happy birthday bud. We love you so much!
Mom and Dad