'Sup, brah?

[rinnia]

Today's kind of a special day. Erik got woken up at 6am by me singing over the phone in Japanese to him. He went to school expecting a low-key day, and instead was greeted by various girls with baked goods for him. When he went to the drama room later on, everyone in the club had a surprise for him - a piano, drawn on in silver sharpie by all of them, waiting just for him. Mom says he's at home with friends now, composing songs with his gift. And you know what the amazing part is? I'm not surprised. He's an incredible kid, one of the kindest, sweetest souls I've ever met, and I just knew that as he grew up, everyone would see what mom and I always have and be enchanted by him. Here's to a young man with the perfect balance of brilliance and humility, not to mention the sort of comedic timing lesser guys dream of.

Happy 16th birthday, little brother!