Monkey Business

So earlier this month we celebrated your 11th birthday.
This one boggles my mind because I distinctly remember being 11. I remember my teacher and classmates and the clothes I wore (yikes!) and my feelings and my home life.

Right now you are in this weird stage where you have many different interests and come up with new ones daily (or so it seems).

You have really gotten to be more adventurous and have become more social this year. You've made lots of new friends and you ride your bike all over the neighborhood, playing basketball and football and skateboarding. You love to YouTube and make videos with your friends. You have a heart for the kids with special needs and you aren't afraid to show kindness and love to them. Baseball has been your sport however you're talking about other sports lately.

Monkey, you are in this tender age of little boy and pre-teen. You haven't quite decided where you land and that's just fine with me. We can snuggle and talk about teen stuff all at the same time!

This is your last year of elementary school and I wonder what middle school will look like for you. You are head strong and driven regarding your passions and I pray that you move into the next three years with as much confidence and gusto as you have these last few.

As we embarked in Foster Care you were the first to offer up your room. Little did you know you'd be sharing with two little boys. It hasn't been easy for you but you have been able to see the best of it all and have embraced the changes.

You are one of my most favorite people to be around. Your passion for your projects is infectious.
I love you so much, Monkey and I can't wait to see what this year will bring!
Mom
xo