Twenty!

Just thinking about tomorrow makes me smile--it's my son's 20th birthday and the anniversary of the day I became a mom for the first time. And I'm not just smiling because of all the memories coming to mind of his adorable childhood. It's realizing how much I really, really like the man he has become.

First of all, he has great hair. And gorgeous eyes like his dad. He spends hours each week at the gym and it shows. Yep, my boy is good lookin'.

Second, he reads, plans, and dreams. Which makes him great to talk to because there's always a new idea or possibility cooking in his brain. He's motivated and interesting, and I never know what might be on his mind when he stops by to chat.

Third, he has a high comfort level with saying "I love you." No one in our family ever has any doubt that we matter to him. He gives great hugs. I'm a compulsive hugger so that is big stuff to me.

I'm really proud of him for all he does, but I'm even more thankful for who he is. My life is more beautiful because he's in it. 

Happy birthday, Josh. I love you with all my heart.
--Mom