It Never Ends

Our Louie turned five today. He and I are a lot alike. Besides being extremely funny and very good looking, we both have big feelings. Our similarities make being his parent difficult sometimes and other times I feel like I’m watching myself and understand him deeply.

He is bright and thoughtful and creative. He loves his younger brother Juje and sister Roona Tuna. He loves his friends. He also loves Mario. A lot.

He loves our cats and really wants a puppy. He loves to draw and read books and ride bikes. He builds the best magnet tile buildings.

When we have had a tough day I ask him “Lou? What’s our word?” And he answers “always.” I say “what does it mean?” He says “it never ends.”

We might not get this parent kid thing right all the time. But we love each other. We are learning and growing every day. I’m proud to be his mom. And I hope when he hears me says always he knows that my love for him will never end.

Happy birthday kiddo. We love you, always.