Happy Birthday, Buddy!!
So, first off, I apologize that this is a week late. Life is crazy right now, but I'm starting to embrace the idea that life will continue to be crazy for the next few years. Instead of waiting for life to slow down, I'm just going to have to learn to roll with it! You, of all my kids, should get that most as you are the most laid back of the bunch. Now that this part is over, let's move on...
Five. A whole hand. That phrase is used so often to describe a kid your age, but it fits you. You have been a handful since shortly after I found out I was having you. A non-stop, trouble-making, full of life and laugher, sweet, sweet handful.
When you turned 4 you were a new big brother, in a new city, and starting at a brand new school. As you turn 5, you have totally embraced your role as big brother, adjusted well to life in Greensboro, and (after 3 tries) have found a school that you love and are doing great at. When we started this year, you didn't want anything to do with anything related to schoolwork. You loved counting and numbers, but if anyone asked you to pick up a pencil or crayon you went stomping off. Fast forward through your short time at the first school, the rough start at the second, and the turbulent (but mostly positive) months following. You really started to find your groove toward the end of this past school year, and thanks in part to my brilliant decision to buy star wars workbooks over the summer, you continued right through summer. When you started this year of school, it was on a high note, and you've mostly maintained that. From a boy who refused to sit still long enough to color; to one who spent over an hour last night coloring, drawing, stamping and even writing your name. While we will have a ways to go towards reading, you've started to take an interest and a lot of pride in reading the few sight words you have learned. You've come a long way, Buddy!
This year also began the transition from all things Superhero to all Star Wars ALL THE TIME. You are completely obsessed, which brings your father great joy. Not only because he loves sharing an interest with you, but because it makes your Momma fumble and very uncomfortable. Star Wars is not my thing, and though I may never be able to tell the difference between the two droid things, I have embraced your (and your sister's) excitement, and supported by buying mountains of toys/games/clothing/lunchboxes/yogurt/whatever. You loved superheroes, but this Star Wars thing is so much bigger for you. You take in every detail from the movies, stories and comic books your Daddy reads to you and can talk about it endlessly to whoever will listen.
You've always been a funny kid, but this year you've really started to figure it out. You know you are funny and love to make people around you laugh. At times it gets you in trouble, because you haven't quite figured out when and where jokes are appropriate, but you'll get there. No one finds your funnier than your sisters. They laugh with you constantly...at least when the older one is annoyed at you. Juliet loves you to pieces and you are so good with her. A little rough at times, but so very sweet.
While you are a 5 year old boy and very much the wild and crazy kid you always have been, you are still one of the sweetest people I know. You may run, tackle, push, yell, and stomp, but you also love to hug and snuggle and have such sweet gentle moments sometimes. You really care about your friends, sisters, Daddy and me. This has been such a giant year of growth for you, and I cannot wait to see what 5 has in store!
Love you lots, Buddy!
Mom
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