Happy Birthday, Rory

It was 3 years ago at this very hour that I first laid eyes on your precious face! I was over the moon with how much I loved you the second I saw you. You made our family feel so big. You fulfilled Daddy's wish to have a hunting and fishing buddy. You made Maggie so proud to be a big sister and you gave me the privilege of knowing what it meant to love a little man who wasn't my daddy or husband, more than I ever knew I could.

Your first year was such a breeze. The transition to two kids was so easy...because of you. You were (and still are) so laid back and go-with-the-flow! You only cried when you needed something and even then, it was a little, sweet, soft cry. Like, "If you don't mind...could you please feed me...change me...hold me". You love to snuggle and smile all the time...especially when you know I'm frustrated with you. You smile and melt my heart. You little stinker!
You are the most loving, snuggly little boy! You cuddle with me for hours and like to pass out hugs and kisses in spades. You are a morning person...early morning. You get this from me, for sure. Ready for breakfast as soon as you head leaves the pillow and ready to start the day at the first sign of sunrise. I look forward to taking you on Saturday morning breakfast dates when you're older. We;ll be home and full before anyone else wakes up.
You have the most precious head of blonde curls. Of course my little boy would get those and not my little girl! Your eyes brighten up my day when you are happy and break my heart when you are sad.I love you, precious one.
Happy Birthday, Buddy