13 Years of a Beautiful Blessing

You probably won't be amused with my calling you beautiful, my baby brother, but you are to me. And handsome, funny, sweet, and the coolest dude one could have as a baby brother. You are an incredible kid and I am beyond proud of who you're growing up to be. I'm also ridiculously proud to have you as my brother.

In a few hours you will officially be a teenager.

Here are a few things you should know...

1) It's much easier than you think it is, but you won't realize that until it's over.
2) Make sure you say thank you, and I love you more than is required.
3) Sleep on a decision before acting on it.
4) Always brush your teeth, and always wear clean underwear....and deodorant.

I'll always remember the day you were born. And the first time I got to hold you. I was so proud to be your big sister...still am. I'll always remember your first steps, you crawling bare-butt naked across the trampoline because you lost your diaper, and I'll always remember your sweet baby cuddles. It doesn't seem like 13 years have gone by.

Happy Birthday, sweet boy. I miss you a whole lot and I hope you get enough Birthday Hugs to make up for the hugs I can't give you.

I'm stock piling my overdue hugs for you, though...don't worry.