Vincent is 3

 My baby boy is 3 today. I'm so lucky to be his Mommy. Tears will flow if I write much more tonight. But for now, counting my blessings for his vibrance, tenderness and innocence. Love you, lil man, whole heart.

Vincent is 4

 Happy 4th Birthday my sweet Vincent. Your spirit, humor, and gentleness make our world a better place. I'm in awe of you, always have been, always will be. How blessed I am to be your Mommy. I love you, whole heart, sweet boy.

 

 

Vincnt is 5

 5. My Vincent. Bold. Confident. Social butterfly and friend to all. Lives on the edge and loves the dark side of the force. Wanted a real motorcycle for his birthday, but this will have to do my little one. Still a Mama's boy to the core and I pray he always is. Came into the world with grace and ease and lives each day with the same poise. Oh the places you will go my love. Just not too fast please!!!

 

 

Vincent is 6

 6! Master kid baker, master athlete, master sleeper and kid dog whisperer. My dear, sweet boy who still loves to snuggle his Mama like he did when he was a baby...each day he grows, he gets wiser, more hilarious and more loved by all who know him. How very blessed I am to be his Mommy. Happy birthday baby love. You hold all of our hearts in the palm of your hand!

 

 

Vincent is 7

 My sweet Vincent is 7 today. The weather was a welcoming 75 degrees, which meant it was ‘shorts’ weather...the best gift of all for this sporty kid! He’s got a heart of gold, which shines through in all he does and was really brought out in his new leading role this year of ‘big’ brother. He’s conquering first grade, still loves to bake, and is ready to start his first lacrosse season! Oh my love, happy 7th birthday! Thank you for the light you bring us all each day, and for still snuggling your Mama. I love you, whole heart

Vincent is 13 (2024)

 Happy 13th Birthday, my dear Vincent. Here we are again, the closing of another loop, the part where I as a Mom reflect with teary eyes as the time thief declares that chapter 12 ends, and 13 begins, for my second born son. On the day you were born, light washed in the window of a dimly lit room, as you arrived with your arms wide open, demanding the world, and our tiny room, receive you in love. When held gently, you were immediately calm. Your demeanor, your gifts, from day one, clear. You would captivate every room, welcome challenge with arms wide open, be calm when your needs are met and somehow, always know what you need. Each year you grow bolder, more determined, courageous, honest, responsible, handsome, full of love. The teenage years await you with open arms now, and you meet them with zest. You were born ready, with a powerhouse of gifts - brilliant, athletic, heart of gold, determined spirit, love of life. This year brought you travel adventure, championships, an impressive workout regiment, brilliance at school, a village of friends, adoration from your family. Hold true and steady to who you are as you are becoming. Keep running through the tape of every goal you set. Keep lighting up every room you enter. Always be the example of greatness, kindness and love. And always know that your Mom is here doing her best to give you what you need, loving you with all my heart, and all my love, and always ready for a hug. I love you, my Vincent, and am so proud of you, for so many reasons. The world is a better place with you in it. Go, my sweet baby, Fly.

 

 

Vincent is 11

 11….Unbelievably loving. Devastatingly handsome. Heart of gold. Fierce competitor. Basketball obsessed this year. Dedicated. Kind. Amazing. Happy 11th birthday, Vincent.

I wrote last year on your birthday about the super power of the second born…I couldn’t say it better this year. You showed me that each child is unique, yet equally loved by a mother with her whole heart. My heart grew two times its size on the day I met you, sweet boy. You were a leader, bringer of joy, grower of hearts, from day one. And I've been in awe of you, and learning from you, ever since.

And now you share your birthday, a decade apart with your cousin Benjamin…another 2nd born with super powers of his own! Love you, whole heart.

Vincent is 12

 Happy 12th Birthday, my Vincent. In a sea of beautiful people, you’ll find him by the glow of his heart of gold. As he gets older, the light of his goodness grows brighter. From day one he’s been even tempered, serene, loving and joyful. He doesn’t know it though, as this is just the simplicity of his core. It makes him even more powerful, handsome, capable of leading. As he grows, he takes up the space of a leader and has the temperament do so graciously. He is humble, loves his siblings patiently and fully, loves his Beagle perhaps a bit more, and will always be the best sleeper in the family. Wherever he goes, he goes with all of his heart. My second born son, grower of hearts, you make our family and all the world better. In this #OneBeautifulLife, I am infinitely blessed by you, and love you, whole

, always.