Ten on Tuesday: Birthday Wishes for my boy

A few weeks ago I read this blog post about a mother writing down her wishes for her children on their birthdays. So I thought, today on Zane's second birthday, I would start this tradition for my child. Conveniently enough it just happens to fall on Ten on Tuesday so I will do ten wishes. Some more serious than others, but all ring true as my wishes and prayers for my son on this day of celebration.

 1. I wish that at some point in your life you know peaceful sleep. This is partly for my sake, I will admit, but it is also because it makes me sad to think that you have woken up screaming bloody murder pretty much every night of your life. I wish that your dreams be fun and peaceful so that you may rest.

 2. I wish that you always keep your friendly, fun loving personality and that it doesn't get hardened by the world around you. May you always smile at strangers and say hi to the little old lady's in the store. Your smile lights up the world.

 3. May you never stop giving hugs and kisses freely, to your family, friends, stuffed animals, and everything in between. May you always remember the art of a comforting pat and use it wisely and frequently.

4. I wish that you never stop talking to animals, getting down on their level to say hi to them, patting them, loving, and caring for them. Soak up the world around you and remember that we are all God's creatures and everything is to be treated with kindness. Particularly try to keep this in mind when teenage boy testosterone gets a hold of you and you feel the urge to say... play bad mitten with a frog (I might have had a brother who did that once).

5.  I pray that you continue to go out into the world fearing nothing (within reason of course). I am constantly amazed at how little you fear in the world already, and you are only two. May you always keep the mind set that you can do anything, no matter what.

6. I am in awe of your bravery. You, at two years old, have face more and been through more than I could ever imagine. May these trials strengthen you and may your scar always be your ever present reminder of what an amazingly brave, strong boy you are and man will grow to be.

7. May you somehow get a full ride to college. Hopefully from your obvious genius, but really from wherever you can. I know I won't be able to pay for your college and God knows I wouldn't wish student loan debt on my worst enemy. I know this is years down the road, but it is a constant prayer and wish for my children... STUDY HARD!

8. May you never stop eating cake and ice cream like it is your job. Smiling with your whole face the entire time, as cake and ice cream some how get all over your little face. Then saying "I want more" repeatedly. That is the way cake is meant to be eaten and enjoyed.

9. I wish that you would never grow out of wanting to cuddle me first thing in the morning and last thing at night. May you always lean your head on my shoulder, put your little hand on my face, and give me pats while we cuddle. The smell of your little boy head is the best thing in the world.

10. May you continue to sing freely, making up songs, dancing, laughing, and inviting everyone else to join in. Your sweet little voice singing from the back seat or coming from another room in the house is the best sound I have ever heard, making my heart smile. May the music in your head never stop playing and may you continue to share that joy with everyone you meet.

You are an amazing, spectacular, fantastic little boy, never change. Love mamma!