A Letter to My Firstborn

Quinn, Today is your 4th birthday and I can't even believe how the time has flown! Every time I look at you, it seems you've grown a foot while I wasn't looking! And yet the day you were born seems like yesterday. 

I remember when they handed you to me in the hospital. You were so perfect and small, with the most adorable chubby cheeks and thick dark brown hair. I knew in that moment that you were going to change my life forever and I was completely fine with that. 

Now here you are 4 years later and growing into such a handsome young man! Every day, you amaze me with your kind heart and gentle spirit! 

You are so nurturing with everyone around you and I love seeing the way you care for others, especially your little brother. You teach me every day to be more patient and loving with those around me. 

I love how cuddly and loving you are! I've always felt that it's important to show people your love for them every chance you get and you definitely do that! 

You are so smart and such a fast learner! You taught yourself all the letters and numbers before I ever had a chance to teach you!

And your smile! You have a smile that lifts spirits! When others see you smile, they can't help but be happy and smile back! 

But the thing I love the most about you, is the light of Christ I see every time I look in your eyes! You have such a strong spirit and so much faith! You're always reminding me to pray morning and night, and even just because. 

You wake up excited for church every Sunday even though you were nervous to go to class for so long. And now look at how far you've come! You love going to primary and you go to class every week and you're not scared at all! 

You are growing up right before my eyes, and every day is a new adventure watching you learn and discover new things! 

Quinton, I hope you know how much I love you and I hope that as you grow, you will continue to be the strong, amazing, kind spirit that you are now! The Lord has great plans in store for you!

Your Dad, Brother and I love you so much!

Happy Birthday Quinnie Winnie!