Because I am grateful for the life I have been given
"Happy Birthday, baby boy, time to wake up..." I pick Kevin up and gently bring his hands down while he tries to rub the sleep off his eyes. He yawns and stretches and then opens his eyes to see Jay standing with us with balloons in his hand.
"Happy Birthday, big boy!" I say and kiss him. He mutters a thank you, Daddy, shyly.
"Happy Birthday, Kevin!" Jay bloops his nose and looks so happy when Kevin makes grabby hands towards him. Jay takes him from my arms and hands him the balloons while I slowly wake me, girls, up.
I carry both the girls downstairs after they have jumped excitedly on Kevin, wished him a happy birthday and reminded him of the gifts they got him.
"Calm down everyone, I know you all are excited but let's just calm
