Dear RJ,

5 years ago, I was in the hospital waiting room, pacing the floors waiting to get the news that you had finally arrived. I was more anxious that day than any other day in my life. I knew I was going to love you a lot, but I had no idea I'd love you this much. I also had no understanding of the impact you'd have in my life.

Now, it's February 7th, 2018 and it is your 5th birthday today. WOW, has time flown these last 5 years. It feels like just a few months ago it was your 1st birthday, and you took your very first steps to me. I left for a cruise that day and you didn't walk the whole week I was gone but as soon as I got back you were walking again. That is when I first started to realize how special our bond is. It was when I realized that as unconditionally as I loved you, you loved me. The older you have gotten the closer we have become. I never thought my best friend would be 5 years old, but I'm happy to say you are. You are the light in my life that saves me from the worst of darkness. Just a simple hug or I love you-you say changes my mood. You are the reason I strive for the greatness I do because I know you are watching my every move I make. Here are some things I hope you know.

I love you mucho mucho.

I am so proud of you every day.

I cannot wait to watch you grow more and more each year even though it makes me sad watching you get older.

Never lose your spark, your personality is pure gold.

Stay sweet, the world needs a little more sweetness in it.

I will always be here to love you unconditionally and protect you from everything.

You are forever my best friend, our bond is forever.

Always know how truly amazing you are.

You will always be my baby boy and little man.

And above all else know that you have changed my life more than anyone else in this world.

Love,

KiKi