My Little Boy is Growing Up

Life is fleeting, years rush past.  My little boy is growing up fast!

Let me take time today to be thankful that he is here with me.

And though I am busy through each day, let me take time out to play.

Let me take time out to smile, and sit with him for just a while.

Let me take time out for walks, for swings and sports and quiet talks, 

For sharing giggles, tickles and hugs, for patching knees and catching bugs,

For running races and climbing trees, and helping with his A-B-C's,

For hatching plots and planning schemes, and listening to his thoughts and dreams.

Let me tuck him in at night, hear his prayers, turn off the light.

And when my busy day is done, let me thank God I have this son.
         -Anonymous

My sweet, creative, funny, rambunctious, fun-loving, talkative, and perfectly made little Cooper... it is so hard to believe that you are turning 4 today.  The years are flying by, but every moment with you has been a blessing.  You have opened my eyes to a life that is so much more worth living than it was before.  You have opened my heart to love more than it ever could before.  I am so proud of the little boy have become and look forward to seeing all you will learn, do, and become in the days ahead.

You are by far the best thing I have ever done.  Happy 4th birthday little man.  You are loved far more than you will ever, ever know!