Dear Sam,
Happy birthday to my April Fools baby! We celebrated you today by playing hooky from school. You wanted donuts for breakfast, then we played a couple board games, your dad joined us for a sushi lunch, then you and I watched the new "Mean Girls" musical (which you loved), and then it was off to your baseball game. We finished up the night playing Jackbox together as a family. You are always so grateful and thanked me so many times throughout the day. I was just so happy that you wanted to spend the entire day with your old mom.
This past year, you have really become more independent. You are the last one to leave the house in the mornings. I was initially worried you would miss the bus or be afraid, but you haven't missed the bus once. You are also responsible for taking care of the dogs and kenneling Sadie before you leave. I am so proud of how you have handled the extra responsibility.
Because of how reliable you have become, I've loosened up about letting you explore the neighborhood with friends. You love to ride your bikes to Walgreens and buy junk food. You also love to play video games online with your friends. Our house is frequently filled with the noise of you trash talking and shouting in excitement.
Even though you have gotten more independent and responsible, you still let me baby you a bit. You know my mama-heart isn't quite ready to let go just yet. I love that you still want a big hug every morning before I leave and every night before you go to bed. I always tell you that no matter how old you get, you will always be my baby.
Happy birthday, sweet boy. I love you forever.
Mom
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