Four

Little Kasper has wondered, watched and counted the days to becoming four this entire Summer and Fall. We finally reached "3 and eleven twelfths" and Mama knew we were almost there and even though she was trying very hard to not wish away the days, you could not wait until this special day came.

 Three was filled with so much - I started the year soaking up all I could of you knowing big changes would come in September and wanting to savor. each. moment. Then September came and you filled the most amazingly huge, big shoes - becoming a big brother, stopping thumb sucking and starting preschool all at once and taking it all in stride. You are a superhero sweet boy. You have blossomed into this funny, silly, wild character that has a soft side that you used to reserve for Mama, but now is all for "Maggie." You love your little brother so and cannot hug, kiss, sniff and touch him enough. You continue to play with your big sister in such wonderful ways and you both astound me with your hours of fun outside or inside conspiring together and making the day yours.

 You are YOU through and through. Shaking up our world with your unique, fun, loving ways and never allowing any injustice to slip through the cracks without a loud shout (YOU FORGOT TO SAY "BLESS YOU!".). You keep Mama on her toes and oh how I love you for it.

We all love you so much. Happy 4th Birthday sweet Kasper - may this fourth trip around the sun be the trip you have been dreaming of!