An open letter to my son....

As you enter these difficult years I always want you to remember the following things. Look inside yourself and be the person that you want to be.Believe in yourself, no matter what.Don’t be afraid to express yourself or your feelings. They matter.Don’t be so hard on yourself. Life is full of mistakes. As hard as it is, don’t compare yourself to others. You are such a special person and you need to know that, each and every day. No matter how beautiful, smart, talented, and charming you are, you will always find someone who you might feel is better than you. Don’t. Just look inside yourself and know of the qualities that you have to offer. Be strong. Never let anyone make you second guess who you are or what you believe.Smile and smile a lot. It helps reflect the most important thing about yourself. Your inner beauty. Don’t sweat the small stuff. It may sound trivial, but it’s true. It’s so easy to focus on the things that aren’t going right in our lives that we forget about all the good things. So be happy and thankful for all the good in your life. May you always follow your dreams. Love who you are.Believe in miracles. Live out Loud. Breathe deep trusting breaths. Laugh a lot along the way. Dare to make a mistake. Life has big plans for you. Love your Heavenly Father he is and always will be, there for you.
It seems like yesterday that you were that cute little baby in the hippo hat and now you are the young man we see before us today. Always remember how much you are loved by Dad and I. You are so incredibly talented and such a compassionate boy.
We are so very proud of you.

Happy Birthday Guido!!!

We Love You!