Fourteen

Fourteen.

Literally, it doesn’t really sound much different then thirteen. But figuratively, fourteen IS different. It signifies so many changes. The last year of middle school. Ability to get a REAL job. T-minus 2 years until driving, Challenging academics. The building blocks to high school. And so on.

Some might say, it’s the beginning of the rest of his life.

I will now take a BIG, belly-breath sigh!

Although our family is in the midst of all these teenage-year changes, I am grateful that life makes these changes slowly. That I am able to fine tune my life as the wind blows in a different direction. We will adjust as needed.

Landin has done us proud over the years. I’m eternally grateful for his hard-working, judicious and kind spirit. He warms my heart with his. I marvel over all of his accomplishments, big or small. He is my pride and joy. And although life sometimes gets sticky, it's always sweet when he's around. Happy Birthday. Always, your mommy.