It feels like just yesterday we were welcoming you into the world, a tiny bundle of joy with the cutest little button nose. Time really does fly when you’re having fun, especially when that fun involves watching you grow and learn and discover all the amazing things life has to offer.

But sometimes, those moments feel fleeting, don’t they? We get caught up in the everyday hustle, the school runs, the dinner prep, the never-ending laundry, and before we know it, another precious year has zoomed by. It’s easy to let the little things slip through our fingers and forget to fully appreciate the magic of this stage of your life.

Finding the right words to express how much you appreciate someone, especially a mother-in-law, can feel like searching for the perfect seashell on a vast beach. You want something that sparkles, something that reflects the warmth and beauty of the person you’re celebrating, but sometimes the ocean of possibilities just leaves you feeling overwhelmed. It’s her birthday, a special day, and you want to tell her how much she means to you, but the pressure to find the perfect sentiment can make it a little tougher than it should be!

Another year, another chapter beautifully written in our love story! It feels like just yesterday we were saying “I do,” bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready to conquer the world together. And in so many ways, we have. But let’s be real, life isn’t always sunshine and roses, is it? There have been chaotic mornings, burnt dinners, and those moments when we both felt like we were running on fumes.

Remember that time we got hopelessly lost on our way to that fancy restaurant, arguing about whose fault it was while hangry and running late? Or the year the Christmas tree almost burned the house down because I got distracted watching Hallmark movies? Those moments, while stressful then, are the things we laugh about now. Because through it all, the good times and the…well, the character-building times…one thing has remained constant: us.