For a boy who can speak so eloquently and has mastered the art of the precise Matchbox lineup, turning four just doesn't seem right. Certainly he's been here longer than four years! But no, my little Neek has paved his way so thoroughly in this world already that he's managed to do a lot in his short years. To celebrate, there was a trip to the Santa Monica Pier; where we ate some greasy, crispy, veggie corndogs, washed down with lemonade; rode the carousel and got a crystal clear view of Southern Cali from the top of the ferris wheel. Next it was onto some homemade pizza and a yellow cake with chocolate icing, mixed in of course with some Elvis glasses and ring-pop stained mouths. Also as part of the weekend, we made it back to the beach for Glow Santa Monica, the semi-annual, all-night collection of art installations where there were some weirdly interesting sights…such as a frothing, humming lifeguard stand. Oh yeah.

But for my boy, it is such a complete joy sharing my life with you. Here's to the many more years ahead of you.