Happy Happy Fourth Birthday Mr. Owen!!

On this day, at 12:38am, four years ago...this little guy came into the world.

Four years later, I still can't believe it's been four years.  I can't believe he's walking, talking, going to preschool and even pottying like a big boy.  But he is...and sure as the sun...four years have found their way here.

When you become a parent no one hands you a rule book or instructions.  They just hand you a baby.  You read, you pray, you imagine, sometimes you may even cry. Because the saying nothing prepares you is absolutely true.  These past four years have been anything but predictable and I could have never guessed what would be in store for us.  Laughter, tears, hope, fear, pride...and a whole smattering of other emotions have filled up an all-encompassing set of years that have been nothing short of amazing...challenging...and incredibly fulfilling in ways I can't even put into words.  They have change our lives.  Jeremy and I have learned to parent together. Be a Mom. Be a Dad.  Be a family.  Owen has taught us so much about the kind of people we thought we were and the kind of people we still want to strive to be.

If I could put this post to a song, I'd put it to What a Wonderful World. An old classic that strikes a chord with me on moments like this.  Though there is bad in the world...I have so much good.  For me, it truly is a wonderful world.  I have my kids and family to thank for that.  And on this particular day...Owen Wyatt Linley.

Happy 4th Birthday baby boy.  Thank you for a year of amazing fun.  For being such a tender heart.  For loving me and Daddy and Cooper SO much!  You're pretty darn amazing kiddo.  Don't ever forget it :)

Love you always.
Momma