Five.
I don't think I could even imagine you as a five-year-old when you were born, and here you are. Five.
While I sometimes miss when you were little, it isn't anywhere close to how much I enjoy watching the new things you learn to do. You are growing into such a wonderful young man. Look at all the letters you can write! I'm such a proud mama.
You watch our for your brother, and have moved into your role as big brother very well.. You stand up for him, and make sure he is taken care of. It's so fun watching you guys play and interact together. I sure hope you will always be friends. Or at least friendly to each other :)
You still love everything Lego. You eat a variety of foods, you love fruit and cold veggies with dip. You speak your mind and stand up for yourself. You love superheroes and like to play Legos downstairs. You like bath time because you can wear your goggles and pretend to swim. You like Tae Kwon Do ok, but would prefer to play without anyone telling you what to do. You are your own person, that's for sure.
You love your computer class and tell us you don't want to go to college. We ask what you do plan to do, and you're not sure. You don't miss a thing and ask 100s of questions. I like it. It's like a peek into your curious little mind.
I think we might be past the worst of your toddler behavior {knock on wood}. You still get angry at times, but you are becoming much more skilled at managing your own emotions. Listening to directions from us is a struggle, but we are working on it.
You now keep your bed dry almost every single night. We have to go in and get you up after you've been in bed for an hour, but it works. It's funny because you are often so out of it that you don't remember us getting you up!
You bring so much joy to our lives, sweet BBZ. You made me a mommy five years ago, and we've been in this together ever since. We challenge each other and help each other grow. I know I am learning so much about the person I want to be from you, I can only hope that I am doing the same for you.
I love you, BBZ.
Love,
Mommy
