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Dear CT,

This year, I find myself at a loss for words when it comes to writing your letter.  I have sat down several times and can’t seem to wrap my head around what I want to say to you.

So I looked back.

Who is this child with the curly blond locks in that crib?  This was not so long ago you know, just a turn of your mother’s head.

And suddenly you are on your way to preschool to find new friends and learn all about your colors, letters and how to be a friend.

And then I turned around again and you turned 4, loving knights and swords and castles.

And then I somehow caught you in a moment of quiet, sitting, watching and wondering.

THEN you became the oldest of three kids, two younger siblings always looking up to you and wanting your attention and love and admiration.

Some days you liked it and others…not so much.

We turned around again and your friends became a really important part of  your world.

And you have bonded with great people and are beginning to find your way and navigate this crazy world.

I think I lack the words because sometimes “life” goes so fast.  The year has whirled by and I turned around yet again and have found us back in April, you one year older, one year wiser, one year more mature.

The words I do have for you are this, I love you so with your freckles and your love of life, your gentleness and your complete absurdness, your abilities that give you confidence and your struggles that make you even stronger.  I love watching you grow older, I cherish our precious time together.

How lucky we are to share this time with you.

Happy 9th Birthday my boy!

I love you.

Mom

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