My little boy turned three. I held it together throughout the Peter Pan birthday party. There is some irony in that the theme of his birthday party was about a boy who never wanted to grow up. It’s not that way in real life – my children can’t wait to grow-up. It’s their mommy who cries each year as another candle is added to the cake.

However, I managed to maintain composure throughout the day and celebrated with family, friends and even Captain Hook (played by his newly crowned “Coolest Uncle in the World”). However, the tears finally came at bed time.

“What’s wrong Mommy?”

“I’m just a little sad that you are growing up so fast.”

Hugs and kisses and then this response…

“Don’t cry Mommy. I’ll be two a few more minutes.”

We squeezed into the rocking chair and he let me sing him a lullaby before tucking him into his big-boy bed. I can't think of a better way to spend a "few more minutes" with my two-year-old.

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