One of the best days of my life happened 17 years ago. Even though I was told that I would never give birth to a child, God blessed me with this beautiful creature...
Here are 17 things that I love about Patrick (there are more than 17 but just go with me here)
1: He loves his little brother..
2: He loves his little sister...
Patrick, Mitchell and Vinny.
3: He loves his mommy and still kisses me goodbye and hello in front of his friends.
4: He loves his daddy and still kisses him goodbye and hello in front of his friends.
5: He is not afraid to be goofy in public...
On a trolley in New Orleans age 18 months.
6: He loves babies and little kids and they love him...
7: He is always willing to help...
8 & 9: He loves animals and knows how to multitask (okay, that counts for two...
10: He is very talented...
New Orleans age 18 months
11: He is very compassionate...
12: He has his own personal style...
Wearing a pj top given to him by his cousin Nicki. He wore this top for 10 years.
13: He is brave when outnumbered...
14: He looks good even with stitches and two black eyes...
First trip to camp. He came home with 5 stitches across his nose.
15: He has the greatest laugh...
16: He still listens when daddy reads 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' on Christmas Eve. Well, sort of.
17: He looks good as a blond...
I lied, I have one more...
He looks even better as a brunette...
There are so many, many more qualities that I love about Patrick. It would take me a year to list them all. Stop by on Monday to see how we celebrated.
Happy Birthday Patrick! I love you.