Dear Milo,

Today you are four years old! You have been waiting for this day for so long. You have so many big plans for when you turn four. You have promised that you are going to be brave and get your hair cut and say your part in the primary program. You already are brave but being four will make you even more brave. 

You have grown so much this year. You have lost most of your chunk and are just a tall and skinny boy. You still look exactly like your dad. Sometimes you look so much like him that is scares me. 

I am sorry to say that you have my stubbornness. You are so determined and strong willed. Once you set your mind to something, that is how it is. That is something to be proud of and also something that can be disheartening at times. But you are tough and we get through it together. 

I am so proud of all that you have learned this year. You started going to preschool and learned how to write your name and all your alphabet letters, what they say, all your numbers and your starting to add things together. You are such a smart boy and you make me beam with pride when I see how far you have come in such a short amount of time. 

Your favorite character is Batman and you have been telling me almost daily that your name is now Batman. You never stop making your dad and I laugh. We love all the funny little things that you say and you have begun to pick up on phrases that we say and throw them into your vocabulary. 

Roman has also grown a lot this year and it has been a challenge for you. The two of you play well together but sometimes it’s hard and frustrating when you both want the same thing. But you are getting better and I know that you’ll be the best of friends. 

Most of all, this past year we have grown to know each other better. We have learned from each other and taught each other so many important lessons. You have taught me to be more patient and we are beginning to understand each other better. You are so much like me that sometimes we both feel frustrated but we also end with a hug, kiss, and an I love you. 

I truly do love you so much. You made me a mother four years ago today and have taught me everything I know. You are the strongest boy I know and I could not be more grateful for you.

Happy birthday, big boy.  

I love you forever. 

Love,

Mommy