Michael's birthday was a real cause for celebration this year. He was quite proud to become a teenager. He was finally old enough to open his own facebook account (I'm to put in a shameless plug here for any and all to send him friend requests.). It may sound melodramatic, but the rest of us were just indescribably thankful to be celebrating another birthday with a healthy Michael.
Michael spent his birthday at not one, but two!, Cardinal games. Tickets had been provided by sources that weren't even aware of the timing, but the games certainly made his birthday weekend exciting. He had friends over for a sleepover. I'm sure moms everywhere wonder as I do why these events are called "sleepovers," when the children involved DON'T sleep. The guys had a great night together not sleeping.
A birthday surprise came in the form of a card shower from family and friends in our church and community. He spent a long time opening and reading dozens of cards and notes, and he asked many times how so many people knew it was his birthday. The efforts of his grandma and aunts to organize the shower will long be remembered.
We celebrated quietly together as a family with his birthday dinner, cake, and gifts. What an amazing milestone after an equally amazing year!
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