I have always felt an odd connection to your experiences with your son because my son was born almost exactly at the same time. This post completely reaffirms that!

First there is the newborn pic – the outfit he is wearing is the same one we often put my little man in as a newborn. Then the fact that both of our sons are still not walking (which, like you, I am fine with). The general laid back personality, the nursing, the throngs of adoring women, the taking toys out instead of putting away, hiding important things . . . I swear if it wasn’t for the older sis and jet-setting, this could be about my son!

The part that really got me about your birthday letter to your son is the idea that he made your family feel more complete. That is exactly what I wrote to my son in his birthday post, and I can’t think of a better feeling. There is truly something special about mommies and their sons.

Happy belated birthday to your sweet little man! And many blessings to you and yours in 2009.