It’s my nephew’s 2nd birthday!

Two years ago, our family was blessed with the birth of my nephew LJ, who is the son of my brother S and my sister in law B. My brother S and I are extremely close and have always treated each other more than brothers like best friends. When he used to live in Vancouver, we often would spend half of the weekend together (going out for dinner, hang out at a club, brunch the next day, maybe a movie and then he would go off and see his girlfriend – now wife – and I would scoot off to meet my friends).

I remember the phone call my brother gave me to let me know that LJ had just been born and that he was healthy. It was a cold day of November of two years ago, and I was in Victoria as JT and I were there for a few days (he was there for work and I was just tagging along and finishing a research manuscript). My eyes welled with tears of joy and I called my brother to congratulate him. It was such a great feeling.

I always have photographs of my nieces and nephews at home and at my office, and little L.J.’s photo is the background in my laptop (he is getting his hair cut on that photo). I am privileged to have the family I do, and the wonderful nieces and nephews that bring so much joy to my life. I’ve got a really busy day today at the office but I’ll try to find some time throughout the day to call him via Skype. He is a fan of Elmo, so I probably will get him something Elmo-related (and yes, he loves Elmo’s Song).

Happy birthday to my lovely nephew L.J.! I’ll see you soon!

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