Will's 11th Birthday!

Here I go again: how in the world have 11 years gone by since this child has entered the world? Since I became a mom?! 11?!! Eleven. Geez Louise. Do you know what's next? Tw-- I can't talk about it... Will, I'm so grateful you're healthy, growing and strong. It's just crazy and bittersweet to keep watching the years tick by. We are so proud of the boy you're growing into. You've really matured a lot this year. You're taking school work more seriously and complaining less, taking the high road more often with your siblings or friends and in general approaching things with a better attitude. You still have growing and learning to do, as all of us did at that age and still do in different ways, but we're so excited to watch you grow and mature. I love you so much little man!!!

By request, we had a pretty low-key day. You wanted donuts for breakfast, pizza for dinner, staying home to play all day and a sleepover with friends. I almost didn't allow the sleepover because I said no parties this year after everyone had big parties last year. But in the end, I thought, not very many parties or sleepovers are gonna happen after 11, so we better give you this chance. And me this chance to enjoy your youth, before you're too cool for everything. :) So anyway, those are the things we did and I think you had a great day!

last night as a 10-year-old

You decided not to have a birthday cake. At first you wanted a homemade ice cream cake like Maggie and Jake had for their birthdays. Then I made some chocolate peppermint cookies for Christmas and you said you wanted those instead. So, I made the donuts into a birthday tower cake, and we sang to you at breakfast. Happy 11th Birthday, little man!!! I love you so much, am glad to call you my son and hope you had a great day!!!!!!!!!!!