Twelve

This sweet boy turned twelve! How is that possible? He's growing up so fast. Oh, this kid...he really is one of a kind...so smart, always up for an adventure, happy most of the time, so funny and content with being alone. Which is really saying something. Most people feel they need someone with them all the time, and I admire that Ben is happy with his own company. I think it's because his mind is a fascinating place.

I tried to make his birthday special. He had to go to school and wasn't feeling great.

I made him cinnamon rolls for breakfast. I packed his favorite salami sandwich for lunch.

And for dinner, he had his absolute favorite...pasta!

He opened cards and a few presents. I think he felt special.

And Grammie and Grampie called in the middle of gifts to wish him a happy day.

David made him his favorite dessert...cheesecake!  David's cheesecake is amazing.

I think he's contemplating a great wish.

I hope he had a good day. But, he ended the night with a breathing treatment.  

He stayed home from school today. It was his first sick day since third grade. He's in sixth!  Pretty impressive.  The boys are going to see the Black Panther movie this weekend too.  Next year, we'll have to go somewhere fun for the three day weekend and his thirteenth birthday!