Four

My son turns four today.

Four years ago I had my first child and left my steady job (well paid, with adult interaction) for the unruly and unpredictable life of motherhood.  I could not have chosen a better route.

Lars is a smart, funny, quick witted, and amazingly perceptive child.  He listens to everything everyone says - and remembers it.  And can repeat it later at a completely appropriate (and usually embarrassing) time.

He is funny and adorable and totally fun to hang out with.  For his birthday I suggested 'sprinkle cupcakes' and he said "that's a really great idea!"  I love that kid.  It is a really great idea.  I think tonight we are ordering pizza - at his request.  Except when I mentioned Red Robin he thought I was brilliant.  So we'll see what happens.  Either pizza and salad or Mud Pie and a burger.

I also made Lars a shirt for his birthday - just like I did a few years ago here.  They are really easy.  And if you need the recipe for the cupcakes, check it out here.  Maybe you'll frost a little better than I did.