On the 11th day of every month we celebrate our son Jack’s birthday.

Our celebration is simple, and practically free.  A birthday card… ok… sometimes many cards, a happy birthday song… and a lot of hugs and kisses. Though I must admit, he already gets a lot of hugs and kisses and I love yous every single day.

My son, Jack

So why do we celebrate our son’s birthday every month?

It is simple:

Life is precious. And in life, we often celebrate only the big events or major successes. But in waiting for the next big thing, we often miss the most important moments and gifts that are right in front of us.

To my wife and I, that gift is our son – his life, growth, and good health.

Taking the time to honor this helps us to appreciate what we have now. It reminds us to savor the moment because every little moment will add up to write the story of our lives.

Like father, like son

What are the little moments that you savor?

        

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