Today you turn seven.
Seven is full of sass and remote controlled toys and swim lessons. It’s cartoons and video games and being outside in Grandma’s pool until you turn into a raisin. It’s giggles and a kid’s version of truth or dare and waking up too early.
You have a great sense of humor and love to laugh. I see the hint of a teenage you when you pout or throw attitude our way and I think “oh boy, we’re in for it.” You will always be loved though even when you’re being a punk. Sometimes in the middle of a conversation you throw out, “AWKWARD” which often makes no sense but is always hilarious. You say it like, “awwwwwwk-ward.” I can still get you to do silly things with me like put baskets on our heads at Target and take a picture of it. I know it won’t always be like this so I’m enjoying it while it lasts.
I hope you know I will always be there for you. You changed my life by being born. I wouldn’t be in Seattle or have met Mr. Darcy or have any of the countless wonders that make up my life without your existence. You’re a bright light, my little love, and I hope you always let it shine.
I love you so much,
Your Tee Tee
Sizzle Says 
So sweet. He’s so lucky to have you as an auntie. I love the baskets on the head picture. 🙂
Happy Birthday to your little guy!
Love Love Love.
And maybe it will always be like *this* … dreams do come true!
Happy Birthday, Finn!!
Awesome post; your love for him shines through and because of that I bet he knows it, feels it perhaps he’ll turn to you more and more as he gets older, so you can have a different version of “this” with him!
Aww, happy belated to Finn! And I hope he still does wear funny hats with his aunt when he;s a teenager 🙂
I love your reflections on being an Auntie. 🙂 We are so lucky, aren’t we? Such amazing little boys in our lives. He’s cuter than cute, and lucky to be so loved. Happy bday, Finn!
Seriously? When did he become 7? Last I remember he was a freaking toddler. The years sneak up on you.