happy birthday sweet russell!!!

my baby boy... you're not so much a baby anymore. this past year you have grown and developed so much, especially with your speech. although you are still significantly "behind" [according to standards], i remember just a few months ago thinking i'd never hear you call me "mommy," tell me what you wanted, or tell me what was wrong, for that matter. you've come a long way buddy! we are so proud of you. there are times when i feel like i can't take another minute of your whining, or your rough housing with natalie, or the times when i have to tell you to put away your legos 100 times before you actually start moving... but when you look at me with those dreamy eyes and precious smile, my heart just melts. time-outs are so hard with you!



i hope your birthday is as fun as you imagined it would be and more. mommy, daddy and natalie love you so much. thank you for bringing such joy to our lives!



hugs & kisses!