Back when when they were born 22 months apart, it was hard to imagine my boys would one day both be teenagers.

And yet, today is the day the second Shecklet makes that a reality for me.

Shecklet #2 had a very specific list of things he wanted for his birthday dinner: homemade mac-n-cheese, jellied cranberries, Lay’s BBQ chips, garlic knots, and San Pellegrino Blood Orange sparkling water. (He shared this list with us via a Google Keep note that he started weeks ago. 😆)

And for dessert, he requested a strawberry rhubarb pie. This flavor isn’t easy to find in March, but I found a local baker, Heather’s Pies, who makes them fresh and picked it up this afternoon while it was still warm. Heather did not disappoint – it was delicious!

Even though he was part of the new ski gear selection, he didn’t know the items had arrived last weekend. So we were able to surprise him a little bit. The 8 cans of jellied cranberries were also appreciated.

This kid has been a source of wit, humor, and love from day one. I can’t wait to see what the coming year has in store for him.

You’re becoming an amazing young man, Shecklet #2! Bring on the teen years!

Love you so much! XOXO

The many faces of Shecklet #2 the throughout the past 13 years.