Another birthday

Well it's been another hectic day. Our middle son turned eight today. Here's his cake.

Birthdays have different meaning for Mums. I can only imagine what life would have been like without this persistent, spirited, passionate boy. A lot of the more challenging moments in my life in the last eight years have directly related to the existence of this one child. I've gained a number of great stories just from him!

If he and I can make it through to the end of his childhood, I'm sure he's going to make a solid, passionate contribution to whatever he chooses to do with his life. I'm looking forward to seeing what it will be.

But for tonight, I am just glad to have made it through another birthday-day. They are always preceded by the angst of anticipation in our house. We can now all relax for another few months until December arrives.