Birthday gift 18yrs in the making
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACOB!!
My youngest is 6 years old today. What a spectacular young man! He has a gift of making friends everywhere he goes. His energy for life is inspiring! I am so proud to have him as my son.
I started a tradition with both my boys, Matthew is 8yrs. Every year on their birthday, I find a quiet moment during the day, sit down and write them a note. I don’t spend too much time on it, maybe 10-15 minutes. I write about their interests and accomplishments from the past year, and anything else that comes to mind. The note is sealed in an envelope. When they turn 18 years old, I will give them all 18 cards I have written. They do not know I do this.
I have not written the card for Jacob’s 6th birthday, yet. Oh, I will find a quiet moment to write my note to him. I love this tradition.
What special traditions do you have?
September 29th, 2007 at 2:22 am
Oh my gosh…what a beautiful tradition and I’m sure they’ll honor those letters for years and years. I often thought of doing something like that for my son….but of course Ms. Procrastinator here….still haven’t done anything about it and now my son is 11! I wonder if it’s too late…..
September 29th, 2007 at 8:14 pm
Deborah,
It is never too late!!
Maybe give him the letters when he turns 21? I love this tradition. I am terrible at keeping surprises. This one though is quite easy, it is truly an 18yr old gift in the making.
Grab a piece of paper and pen. Write your son a note.