On Turning 10

One day, I’m told, that he’ll ask to be dropped off a block away so his friends can’t see us….you know, the ‘uncool parents.’

I’m told that one day he’ll quit hugging and kissing us before bed. He’ll quit asking so many questions and see a day hanging out with his dad as punishment.

I’m told he’ll grow up too fast, get more sarcastic, move away, and quit calling. One day he’ll know more than anyone else in the universe…then he’ll graduate from high school.

I’ve been told all of that will happen. Maybe.

Then again, maybe not.

Either way – that’s not today. Today, he turns 10. My Cooper.

Today he still thinks I’m much smarter than what I really am, will gladly give up a day of school to hang out with me, and still wants hugs and kisses before bed.

Today he thinks I’m awesome because I’m teaching him how to beat Halo 3 on legendary and he’s teaching me how to play Guitar Hero on hard. Today we’ll catch him playing with his sisters and laughing. It won’t embarrass him. Today he’ll help Cayden with something, tease Camber about something else and share some brilliant insight with Mom.

Today he’ll think I’m the most awesomest dad in the world because we’re skiing while everyone else is in school.

Today, I’m a vital part of his journey to manhood, his glimpse of God, his framework of how to best handle this thing called life.

So today I enjoy the journey…embrace the turning of 10. A decade of experiences.

And I’ll marvel at what He’s taught me through him.

Happy Birthday, Cooper.