The one-and-only T

T is four today—hooray!

Sometimes, I feel bad for other families because they don't have a T. He really is a spectacular child—spectacular in his awesomeness, and often spectacular in his tantrums.

1. He is a natural comedian. He loves acting out TV shows and movies, and making people laugh. He's hilarious and he knows it.

2. He is very affectionate and loving. He tells me he loves me about 20 times a day, and I hope he never stops doing it.

3. He lives life on his own terms. He likes things to be his idea, which becomes tricky when he needs to pick up toys or put away clothes. Sometimes, I just have to leave him alone to let him make the decision himself. (When I told A's mom about this, she said A was exactly the same way as a child. Nice to know the trait comes from somewhere.)

4. He adores his older brother. They play together all day long, which often leads to fights and shouts of "He hit me!" But it most often leads to awesome rockets made out of blocks, Jedi battles with light sabers, and impromptu baseball games in the backyard. I love how much these boys love each other, and I hope it never ends.

We're off to an indoor pool (complete with slides and waterfalls) with family and friends today to celebrate. Happy birthday, T. We love you!