My Full Heart: Silas Turned 14

Last week, Silas was at King’s Camp – and since his birthday was Friday, we didn’t get to see or talk to him on his 14th birthday! They’re not allowed to have or use their phones at camp (which is actually a great thing), but I did hate that for the first time ever, I didn’t get to sing to him or tell him “Happy birthday” on the actual day. Oh well – we all survived, he had a great week at camp, and we celebrated his birthday Sunday after church! 

He asked me to cook Baked Ziti for his birthday lunch, and I added corn and garlic bread as the sides. He also requested an Oreo pie instead of a birthday cake, so I picked up two of those from the grocery store. 

His main birthday gift was an iPhone 14. This is his first cell phone, and he’s the youngest child that we’ve allowed to have a cell phone so far. He’s been very responsible with it, and he’s really doesn’t even get on it much! He’s not allowed any social media, just like my others, until he’s 18. Maybe that’s extreme, but I have my reasons! 

We also got him a few T-shirts from the brand he likes – Old Row and Huck. Mercie and I got him a bucket for his horse feed, a box of horse treats, new reins for his horse, and a horse brush. He’s been working with his horse, Buddy, recently, and we’re trying to help encourage the habit. 

He’s really a great kid, and I’m so proud to be his mom!