My one and only Lucas,
Today you turned three and I am still walking around with my jaw on the floor honestly not knowing where the last 1095 days went. They were gone in a flash.
Some so much quicker than others.
The smiles, joy, hope, love and magic you have brought to my life are immeasurable and if I’m being honest, that goes for the frustration, worry and confusion too.
This motherhood thing is tricky and there are many days I feel as though I am learning as I go. Hopefully I’m getting a little better each day. Either way, I will forever be grateful to you for your trust and patience.
Lucas, you are my greatest accomplishment, my favorite person in the world (next to your dad, of course) and I am so blessed and honored to be your mother. Seeing the way your face lights up chasing bubbles in the backyard, taking that first bite of an ice cream cone and pedaling down the sidewalk on your new bicycle assures me know that life is beautiful, no matter what heartaches or struggles I may face.
Because of you, I channel my inner child and sing silly songs and make funny noises, all in an effort to hear you giggle.
Because of you, I am reminded daily how important it is to love and be loved.
Because of you, I want to be a better person, a great mom, lead by example and offer you every single opportunity I have had and more. I want to show you the world and watch how your make your way through it.
Because of you, my life is richer.
You know how to make me laugh when I want to cry.
You are a wonder to behold and witnessing you grow and change and explore is such a pleasure. Each day brings new adventures.
My heart and soul belong to you, Lucas and today I am wishing you the happiest of birthdays.
Love,
Mommy
My love. Flying home from vacation June 5, 2012.
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Adorable, that’s all I have to say! xoxo
Lovely letter. Happy 3rd Birthday, Lucas.
As mom to an almost-three year old myself, your letter voices a lot of my own thoughts. Three years certainly does go by fast!
Awww – happy birthday to the little guy.
And I really think each day passes just a little bit faster than the last . . . it’s the only way I can figure out how my kids seem to be growing at an accelerated pace.
Perfect letter! It always sounded so cliche when other parents told me early on, “it goes by so fast!”. But it absolutely flies by. My sweet girl turned 4 in April. She thinks she’s an adult. I want to give her a drug to stunt her aging – she is not allowed to grow up!
Happy Birthday little Lucas!
Yes, it goes by so quickly. I love the part about making you laugh when you want to cry. I know that feeling
Happy Happy Birthday to your little guy!!
It goes by way to fast…way, way, way, too fast. If only lifes moments could have a pause button to them from time to time!!
Wow wow wow, I can’t believe he’s already 3!!!
Happy Happy Birthday, Lucas!!!
What a great thing for him to be able to read later. So much love!
Happy belated birthday Lucas! I hope you continue to make your mom smile each and every day.
Oh Happy Birthday, Lucas!! Three is such an important age…Big Kid age. Eddie turns 3 in 2 weeks. I was going through is pictures from this past year and I realized he started the year as a baby, but he is ending it as a big boy.
heartbreaking and awesome all at the same time.
Oh Lucas…you beautiful bright star of love, hope your birthday and every day this year is special, magical and everything a 3 yr old loves. Happy Birthday!!!!! And love to you Tonya….always love! Xoxo
This is just lovely and so touching. Happy Birthday dear Lucas. I cannot wait to see what the next year holds in store for you and us all. XOXO
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