It's funny how some years just seem to have a large amount of change built into them. Some birthdays are just milemarkers that tell you just how fast time has gone... and how your children are morphing into more self-reliant people. Smarter, more independent, more self-assured, with a sense of humor that is more and more unique to them.
From seven to eight has been a year like that for you. We are excited to watch your soccer games, swim meets and neighborhood football scrimmages. Your brother idolizes your every move.. and (most of the time) you are very patient with him. You are a good friend ... and the group of you is always good for a laugh. And a pile of empty food wrappers. And dirty laundry.
When you read this, who knows how old you will be... and if you will even care what you were like at age eight. But I care... and I want to remember. So here we go.
You...
*love music
* are taking guitar lessons
*can swim competitively
*love soccer but not sure if you want to do it in a structured league
* like your hair longer than I like it
* live to play outside with your friends
*are best friends with your siblings...mostly
* can eat an infinite number of tacos at Taco Bell
*are reading the Harry Potter series
*are starting to notice girls... but not "liking them"...
*would sooner have a limb amputated than do homework
*read Sports Illustrated for Kids cover to cover
*would live at the beach if you could
We love you and are so proud of you. Happy 8th birthday buddy!
Mom and Dad
1 comment:
I can definitely relate to the dirty laundry! We love birthdays at our house so much that we even celebrate half birthdays!
Sandy
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