Some of the best things in life come unexpectedly. You are that unexpected gift to us.
If it were possible to capture the light and the warmth of the sun, and bottle up all that energy, that would be the closest comparison that I have to you. You are radiant, bright, and full of life.
You brought balance to our family. Your easy-going nature is a welcome contrast. Sweet? the word should have your picture next to it in the dictionary. You are kind and loving and always say, "I love you" when you feel it. You race down the hallway to give your mom a "kiss-hug" if you hear her leaving for a run. You have a way of letting people know that you love them in such a manner that it is tangible. You always let me know that you love mama the most...then me next. Sometimes I get to be on the same level as mama, but I'm usually second, but I am okay with that. You even let Apollo know that you love him, even though he pushes all your buttons constantly.
You are such a fun-loving ball of energy. You live life in the present, laugh uninhibitedly, and find humor in the smallest things.You are raucous, wild and loud...very loud.
You love to cuddle, snuggle, give hugs, and still want to be held or go "up-top"(sit on my shoulders) whenever we are walking or hiking. I'm a sucker and will always indulge you even though you are more than capable of walking yourself, because I know you just want to be as close to me as possible.
You approach every moment as an adventure. You look for the good in all things. You find the fun. You look for the laughter.
Don't get me wrong, you have your naughty side to. It's all in fun though. You like to say "potty-words" to me, even whisper them in my ears so mama cant hear you, because you know I cant help but laugh while trying not to, and while still trying to act like a parent. You like to beat me up; punch me, kick me, and jump on me, often leaping from furniture to tackle me as I walk by.
You have a way with words that is fun and endearing. You come up with descriptions of things that are amazing, when you don't know the word for them. You are a great communicator and very social. I love taking you to your moms work at the Airport Club, watching you race through the doors without me, scanning the lobby to see who is there, running up to the parents of kids that you know and asking if their son or daughter is here, then heading to the child care room to 'buzz' yourself in. You act as if you own the place.Your smile and your laughter brighten every room.
You are so full of life and energy. You have passion. You are joy.
I am thankful for every moment that I get st spend with you. You are so much fun to be around. Your gift to me is that I get to be your dad.
Happy 5th Birthday Orion!! I love you!
