Double Digits

This is the eve of Diego's passage from single to double digits; tomorrow he will be 10 years old.

The time has flown by yet there have been moments when I look into his face and time is non-existent. You know those standing still while the world revolves around you times. But somehow, suddenly, time has marched on and brought us to this date, 10 years later.

So much happens in 10 years, you know? Seriously, when I try to remember even the milestones in Diego's life... where has the time gone?

Diego has learned to overcome so much without even realizing it. And he is growing up... all too quickly.

He's still my little love though, he always will be. Take this evening for instance. Diego didn't want to go to bed, he was very excited about his birthday and party tomorrow afternoon. The bed time routine went by the wayside and, long story short, he ended up going to bed only by threat of not having his party. He came downstairs five minutes later to hand me a small stuffed heart embroidered with 'XOXO' then fell into my arms sobbing. My little love.

So, happy birthday to my little man! I love you more than you'll ever know or I'll ever understand. You are the reason I rise in the morning and my reason for falling into bed exhausted at night. You make me laugh and cry. You are fun to be with. You work hard to overcome obstacles that would make me want to give up. I am so very proud of you!

Keep growing up, my little one... just not too fast, okay?