This morning you woke me up at 5:24am because you are six. It’s your birthday and you’ve been counting down the days. You love special days, all kinds, but today is your favorite.
Today we celebrate you, Monkey. You and who you are.
You have grown so much over this past year. You have a funny little sense of humor and are catching on to sarcasm very quickly. You are just as determined as the day you were born. You know what you want, you know how you want it and you'll tell us just how it is.
You love to cuddle, big hugs, tickles. To have your "in-between-your-toes" rubbed. Our special "I love your..." nightly ritual. You love books, cooking, rocking out to Bon Jovi, superheroes and games on my iPhone. You are all boy, all the time.
You've had a busy year.
You jumped off the high dive at the pool. You went stand-up paddling, you hiked the entire 8k, you played soccer, and more... your year has been full of activities and you've faced them all with courage and excitement. I love that about you. I love that you love adventures. That you are willing to try new things, sometimes with a little coaxing, sometimes all on your own.
Your blond curls are the envy of many. You switch back and forth on whether to keep your hair shorter or longer, but you definitely have an opinion.
This August you started kindergarten. You were so excited, you talked about it for months... On the first day, you walked to school excitedly, not wanting or needing me. But as soon as we stepped in, you grabbed my hand and nervously fidgeted. You didn't want me out of your sight. As I was leaving you said "I really don't want to be here." I knew you did. But that you were just scared. That whenever you are faced with new situations you become anxious. That it takes you a while to warm up to people and new routines. You like the predictable.
Imaginative, adventurous, silly, loving, determined, intelligent. Those are the 6 words I'd use to describe you!
Happy birthday my sweet little guy!
Momma loves you so very much!
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