Micah:
So Long First Grade...
So long cute little mouth with missing front teeth...now you're filled with grown up teeth that have changed how you look immensely.
So long size 6-7, now you're a size 8...and you've grown so tall you have to wear a belt to keep all your pants on:). Your shoe size is now a 2.
So long Easy Readers, now you're reading chapter books, reciting great works of art and reading everything in sight..and understanding it without much need for explanation. Wasn't it last night we were just practicing the words "cat", "dog" and "love"?
So long simple math...you've started to multiply.
So long endless time, you understand schedules and want clarity about what's next...ALL the time:)
So long crayon scribbles, you can now make beautiful artwork (like your daddy).
So long whimpering, now you are tough and can take an accidental blow without shedding a tear.
So long "skater hair", you seem to prefer very short like your daddy.
So long round cheeks, your face is becoming more defined.
So long free weeknights, you were given homework nightly - and loved doing it!
This year you experienced:
This year you experienced the love and guidance of a wonderful teacher who proved all you knew before wrong.
This year you learned what poverty was as you saw a classmate hoard food from the lunchroom.
This year you learned what hate was, as children who weren't taught to think before they speak, spoke the word freely, some meant it and some knew no better.
This year you learned what lazy language was, as other kids, including you, tried a few curse words on for size. You were punished of course.
This year you had daddy as a leader in cub scouts and had so much fun.
This year you played soccer and are starting to understand the game and how to play. Your nickname is Big Foot, for your strong, powerful kicks!
This year you learned what homosexuality was by way of an older student using the word "gay" in a hateful way. This was tough for mommy to explain, but we did it so that you would know you could ask us anything
This year you experienced reward for academic excellence.
This year you gained confidence in your intellectual ability.
This year, actually, just in the last month, you seem to notice girls. I'm currently trying to steer you away, as this interest will consume you for many years to come.
This year you understood what Baptism is, and asked to be baptized. You were so amazing and made our hearts sing! The Angels in Heaven rejoiced that day as you proclaimed your faith in front of so many.
This year you experienced frustration as your younger brother received lots of our attention and forced himself into your daily life and helped himself to your toys.
This year you were allowed to hang with the adults in our small group and are continuing to learn how to listen to God's Word and give and receive input on it. You are so smart, baby!!!
This year, you watched mommy get angry more often than necessary because of stress, and I'm so sorry for that:(
This year, you shed fewer tears and instead balled your fists in anger and frustration. Growing up sometimes means getting angry at things when they don't go your way, but I'll always be here to gently undo that iron fist and put a kiss in the palm of your hand.
Micah, you are a beautiful boy, gifted in so many ways and we can't wait to see what second grade has in store for you ...and vice versa!:)
Rowan:
My baby. My BABY.
So long silence, you talk and babble all day. Your language really exploded about a month ago, at 20 months.
So long safety, you require Mommy to be on high alert at all times.
So long walking, you run and skip everywhere!
So long diapers -just kidding - but you use the potty daily.You prefer standing up on the toilet so that you look more like your big brother:)
So long quiet, you are LOUD.
So long baby hair, you have a head full of golden brown hair in the cutest bowl cut.
So long "easy", you are demanding and strong willed and quite independent! What a challenge you are!
So long spectator, you're in every game and activity there is
This year you experienced:
This year you experienced nursery school and other babies your age. You handled it well and actually love going as long as mommy isn't gone too long.
This year you became fascinated with balls...soccer, basketball, football...you usually insist on sleeping with one.
This year your personality has shined. You are full of love and happiness.
This year you learned, or should I say, taught us all how to dance with complete abandonment:)
This year you learned several songs about our God...your favorite being The B.I.B.L.E.:)
This year you became addicted to marshmallows...I regret every giving you one.
This year your taste buds have exploded, you are a good eater!
This year you started waking up A LOT at night as your molars came through, and still have quite a time. I'm not sure the last time mommy and daddy had a totally silent nigh.
This year Mommy has grieved at how quickly you went from infant to toddler and are well on your way to a little boy. It's not that I don't love every inch of you now, but those moments when you cuddled on me like a sack of potatoes and gave me big wet kisses are missed.
My Ro Ro, I love you so much and desperately want to keep you small. I know that can't happen so I'll do my best to let you grow day by day. You are a JOY.
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