Birthdays are fun.  Birthdays are fun, even for those who pretend they’re not or who don’t like to be reminded of how old they are, secretly they’re still fun.  The whole concept, celebrating the fact that you made it on this big round ball another year, is totally reason for celebrating.  Unfortunately, our Mr. Coop-A-Doop isn’t so inclined to party.  He’s entered his 1st birthday today on the fifth day of a virus that has brought him a cold, fevers above 104 and some really tough days.  As if that weren’t enough, his molars are making their way through which causes him to chew on things with the ferocity of a slightly elderly beaver. 

So, as I look to this weekend for a better chance to celebrate, here’s a happy birthday to the second little man who’s brought so much joy into our lives and a hope that he gets back to his same happy-go-lucky spirit we’ve grown to love.