Happy Birthday Jake

We celebrated Jake's first birthday this weekend. Very lowkey. BBQ and cupcakes with neighbors. He did look a little puzzled when we sang Happy Birthday, but he loved his new toy. I think the more annoying the toy is to adults, the more engaging it must be to kids.

I've been thinking a lot about the John Lennon song, Beautiful Boy.

"Before you go to sleep,
Say a little prayer.
Every day in every way,
It's getting better and better.
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful boy.
Out on the ocean sailing away,
I can hardly wait,
To see you to come of age,
But I guess we'll both just have to be patient.
'Cause it's a long way to go,
A hard row to hoe
Yes it's a long way to go
But in the meantime,
Before you cross the street,
Take my hand,
Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

Happy Birthday Jake. You are loved.