How did this happen?
Once upon a time there was a little squirt who charmed everyone with his infectious smile and adult like wit. Now he is a 14 year old high school kid in Canada.
Once upon a time he would order his own mac and cheese at every restaurant. Now he orders steak and eats sushi.
Once upon a time I was his best girl. Now I have been replaced with a much cuter and younger model.
I cannot possibly express how much I love this kid and how I treasure all of the memories of our lives together in Tucson. Now we are both in fairly new areas and living very different lives. But some things remain. In my mind he is still the toddler with bright shiny blond hair who filled my days with fun and memories. Even though I see him – now taller than me – and probably much wiser than I am. He trades off being an absolute gentleman with shades of his Papa and Daddy’s sense of humor. Gentle teasing and heartfelt hugs.
How lucky I am. And how very blessed.
Happy Happy Birthday, Maxwell Edward. Hope this year is your best ever!
Love, Nana
a gdovin girl's perspective 