My Dearest Ethan,
You are 12 years old today. 12 years ago today you made me a mommy. It’s hard to believe it has been so long. You would be starting Junior High this fall. A big 7th grader, tall and gangly and probably trying to call me “bruh” which I would stubbornly refuse to answer to. You would be the biggest teaser and defender of your younger brother and sister who you would alternate between loving on and getting them in al kinds of trouble. Occasionally you would all gang up on me together to convince me of something you just had to do or an adventure we all needed to go on. 12 years of boy silliness, jokes, lost teeth under your pillow, water play at the park with friends, camping trips with the family, 4th of July celebrations on the Sonoma Plaza and Christmas at your Nonni and Grandad’s house. So many wonderful memories you would have had with us to share my darling boy. Instead all we can do is take you with us, remember you, celebrate you and all the lives you changed just by coming into this world. We love you more than words can ever say, and we will continue to hold you in our hearts. You are forever a part of our family and so many people in our lives got to love you and we are so grateful we get to be your Mommy and Daddy.
Love you to infinity and beyond my sweet boy,
Mom
