Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd are fascinated by their growing son.
both dance with the stars Pro took to Instagram on Wednesday to celebrate son Shai Alexander’s sixth birthday.
Margatroyd shared a photo of the birthday boy smiling sweetly and wearing a birthday badge, writing, “My favorite cute smart funny boy is 6 🎉🎉🎉.”
“I had a few tears this morning thinking about how my first year ended,” she continued. said, “I throw your birthday party every year, but you have to stay like this forever.” ”
“Life is short. I want to sit in these precious moments forever ❤️,” concluded Margatroyd. “Happy 6th birthday to Shy 🎁”
Chmerkovskiy shared an equally heartfelt tribute to his little boy, writing, “Happy birthday to my kind, smart, beautiful and incredibly funny 6th year!”
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“You have been a wonderful part of our lives together with @petamurgatroyd.” I have experienced emotions like never before.As long as I live, I will always be by your side.”
Chmerkovskiy said the bond between him and Shai was “unlike anything I’ve experienced.”
“This love is heartbreakingly beautiful. This day is one of my favorite days of the year,” he smiled. “I love you more than words can say! PS Please pause the whole growing up 😭😭😭.”
In November, Chmerkovskiy shared a photo on Instagram. He was lovingly wrapping his arms around the mini-me standing in the sand on the beach all day.
“My man and I. My heartbeat ❤️,” he wrote alongside the photo.
Reflecting on being a father, Chmerkovskiy added: @garyvee voice ;)”
Chmerkovskiy concluded by sharing his thoughts on the difference between fathers and fathers.
“Fathers and fathers are not the same thing,” he said.
