William turns 8!

I can't really believe; it really feels like yesterday when we had him and I can't quite believe how fast these last 8 years have flown by.

How has this baby turned into this young man?



William was born on Pancake Day and it has turned into our tradition to always have Pancakes on his birthday; William loves that he has this special treat every year and we aren't too far away from the actual day either!

When he was born I will happily admit that I had no idea how to be a Dad! Although, to be fair, I still have no idea at how to be a dad! Looking back now I realise that mentally I was still so young but somehow we made it through.

It hasn't always been easy; when his Mum and I separated he took on the role as my little helper, the one who looks after me as much as I do him. We have grown together and I am thankful of that. 

William has continued to be my little knight in shining armour who has shown more maturity in this last year than I could have ever imagined! I forget that he was small once and that he went through so many things because seeing him being this boy in front of me comes as a shock. 

Now he is more grown up than ever; he is taking on more responsibilities around the flat, basically does all the cooking now, fulfilling the My Little Chef title properly, looks after both James and I with care and love.

He has a brilliant, witty and slightly inappropriate humour which is always there to make me smile. His personality to care and his interest in subjets like cooking seem to be blossoming day by day. He is taking more of an interesting in things like photography and art and design. 

This year has also meant some hard moments. Moments where we have clashed and disagreed but that is a good thing. I forget in the moment that it's a good thing because arguing is never fun but it just shows the character that is being formed through a continual push within our relationship. A growth in personality as well as age (and hair!) what isn't there to love?

Loving son and a great big brother; I am sure James would disagree at times but that's what makes the sibling relationship even more special!

He may be another year older but he will always be my little soldier!