Happy Birthday, Birthday Boy

14 years ago today, Henry Pablo Hanson entered this world and made it that much better. Henry always has been and probably always will be the quiet one. He didn't make a sound the first few days after he was born. He didn't talk until he well over 2 years old. When he started school the first thing his teachers commented on was how quiet he was. Today not much has changed. He would rather people watch than engage with them. He would rather work independently than in a group. He would rather hang out with one or two buddies than to have ten different people around. He would rather stay in than go out and he would much rather listen than talk. He has a heart of absolute gold and an empathetic spirit  that most 14 year old boys don't have. He sees life through a different lens. And kindness. Henry is so, so very kind.

Happy 14th birthday, my sweet boy. I love you so much and in the upcoming year that will be full of changes, I can't wait to see how brightly you shine.