Happy 4th birthday Manny

I can't believe you are 4 today....it seems like only yesterday I was holding you as my newborn son. You took my breath away the first time I held you and this love I feet for you has grown stronger and larger each day. You must tell me 25 times a day that you love me very much and as annoying as it can be hearing you say "Mommy" for the 200th time that day, when you tell me you love me it makes me quickly forget that I was thinking "what do you want now?". You are such a great big brother and the love you have for Julian is quite evident and even complete strangers have made the comment about loving your brother. You do like to argue or shall I say reason with me a little too much, but hey you are just like your father....in many other ways too. You are going to preschool and everyone there loves you. As Sarah puts it....you ARE the party. You have such a radiant smile and can make anyone feel better without even trying. As I look at you each day I see what an awesome boy you are turning out to be....a boy, I can't believe you aren't a baby anymore!! At least I have finally convinced you that me calling you "my baby" doesn't mean you are a baby. Happy Birthday Manny, I love you VERY much!!!

love,
Mommy