... my flesh and blood. And yet, you are so much more than just my son; in so many ways, you are also my best friend. Behind us lies a day filled with balloons floating through the house, chocolate cake smeared across smiling faces, confetti scattered in every corner, laughter echoing from room to room, and the kind of joy that only a child’s birthday can bring. And as I look at your cheeks, still rosy from all the running, wrestling, playing, and wild little adventures of the day, one thing becomes crystal clear to me: The light that shines from within you is worth more than anything this world could ever offer.
No treasure, no success, no possession could compare to the happiness you bring into our lives. You are our greatest pride; your mama’s, mine, and Eisa’s too. Sometimes I still find myself remembering the very first moment I saw you, as if it were only yesterday: The first time your tiny eyes opened and looked out at the world, the first little movements of your hands, your first attempts to crawl, to stand, to take on life with fearless curiosity. Even then, I knew deep down that life with you would be one incredible, beautiful, unforgettable ride. And what a journey it has already been. From your very first days, you carried something special inside you. A spark, a kindness, a strength that cannot be taught. Even now, at such a young age, you show a depth, a warmth, and a wisdom that many grown adults spend their whole lives searching for.
You have a heart that makes people feel safe, a laugh that can brighten the darkest day, and a spirit that fills every room with life. Today may be the day fathers are celebrated around the world, but in our hearts, this day belongs entirely to you. Today we celebrate the incredible little boy who made us a family, who gave life new meaning, who taught us a kind of love so deep and overwhelming that words will never truly be enough for it. You are loved, my beautiful boy. More than you will ever fully understand. Loved in every smile, every hug, every sleepless night, every whispered prayer, every proud tear, every moment of watching you grow into the amazing person you are becoming.
Happy Birthday, little (big) man. May your life always be filled with wonder, courage, laughter, and love. And may you never forget that there will always be a home in our arms and a place in our hearts just for you.
