10/01/2026
Happy 13th birthday to my bear, Rowyn. My helpful coffee slinger. My creative little artist. My free-spirited, tender-hearted bug catcher.
The moment I first held you in my arms, I knew my world would never be the same. That I would never be the same. No one really prepares you for the moment your firstborn makes you a Dad. It’s like a lightning strike of emotions, every happy moment you’ve ever experienced, the biggest fears youve ever had, all come together into one thought: I will love you and care for you until my last breath.
Then I blinked, and the tiny, smiley baby I fell in love with had become a teenager. No one can prepare you for how fast that happens, either.
I am so insanely proud of the person you're becoming. May you always save worms from puddles, teach beetles to fly, and make wishes on dandelions. Never dim your light for others. Always be true to who you are because who you are is truly magical.
I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always,
As long as I’m living, my baby you’ll be.
