Another Birthday in 'da House

Special birthday greetings for the boy child who will not allow public displays of affection!

My son is officially 11. He handled "being the same age as his sister" for 11 days quite well. It did, of course, spark some interesting conversations about being twins - whether they could pass for twins, if people ask if they are twins, what would it be like to be twins...

He and his sister are close. Hopefully that will not change over time as they get older and start going their separate ways more and more. But they really are each other's best friend (and worst enemy). It delights me to no end to know that they do indeed love each other - and show it! Well, ok, not publically.

Someday he will realize that it's not so bad to give a hug or smooch in public. Especially when you really love some one. I just hope I get that public smooch before some girl grabs his attention and gets one first.

Happy Birthday, Son. Here's your public handshake and your private hug. I love you.