This will forever be my favorite photo of us.

Today, the boy turns 9. This is also my 9th anniversary of being his mother.

It hasn’t been an easy road, but I’m glad I’m on it with him. He has taught me so much about myself, about how to be more patient (a lesson I am still learning). This year traveling with him has taught me so much about myself as a person and as a mother. Learning that there is so much more I need to learn and grow and provide him. So much more that I want to teach him as well.

Here’s to a new revolution around the sun with this guy. We are celebrating our anniversary in Thailand and lots of plans and surprises for him in store.