Richard's birthday yesterday

Here's what Axel did yesterday for Richard's birthday. He's four and was excited about his dad's birthday, so throughout the day he would look for--and find--little things of his, wrap them in construction paper, and give them to Richard as birthday presents. I love that. It's the perfect gift, you know.

As Richard was telling me this story, Axel said, "And Mom," meaning he also gave such little gifts to his mom throughout the day.

I see his reasoning. 1. He loves his mom, too. 2. She was sick yesterday. 3. In Axel's mind you can't separate the two. They--his dad and his mom--are one.

Axel is a smart boy. And a sweet boy, too.