He came into this world on his own terms. Determined to be different from his sister. He was a scheduled birth, not an emergency. He was always fighting "something"...a tied tongue, a low birth weight, gross motor skills, milestones, and ER visit turned hospital trip. This one had us, well me, always a little on my toes.
He was also special...always. He lights up a room, his heart is so pure, his words so kind, his hugs so real, his smooches so sweet, his love of love...so natural.
So, what is nine like with you monkey?
It's a tornado with plenty of sunshine.
It's a little boy that cannot and will not sit still.
Playing, watching anything, sleeping, it does not matter, you do not sit still.
It's a little boy that still thinks we are his whole world.
It's a little boy that still has bad dreams that only crawling into bed with mom and dad can make right.
It's a little boy that crawls into bed at 3am but doesn't forget to whisper an "I love you" and grab your hand to hold it all night.
It's a little boy that plays Legos for hours and hour by himself...but still asks "will you play with me?"
It's a little boy that wants nothing more than your time. He will do anything you want as long as you get to do it together. He will always tag along and wants to help because all he wants is to be with you, always.
It's a little boy that thinks he will never get married because he doesn't ever want to leave his home.
It's a little boy that loves loves loves food. Favorite place to be, a grocery store, where all the food lives. His favorite food...anything that isn't tofu and rice. Truly anything.
It's a little boy that pushes back tears that make your heart ache. It is how he will get away with murder.
It's a little boy that asks so many questions, has so many what ifs, so many different scenarios to lay out.
It's a little boy that loves to be outside. And a little boy that will really be with you.
A little boy that cries when you've been gone all day and didn't get to spend any time together.
It's a little boy that loves praise. He loves to know when he has done a good job and definitely shuts way down when he is being criticized.
Nine is a lot of emotions, a lot of fun, a lot.
Nine is still believing in magic, and Santa, and fairies that take your teeth and leave money.
Nine is still believing that your family is your whole world. They are everything you have. They protect you, they are always there.
Nine full of love and heart. It's loud and messy. It's tornadoes and sunshine. But that heart, that is a heart of a boy right there.
Welcome to nine, your last single digit age. You picked the right circus to join monkey. We needed you to shake things up, keep us moving and on our toes. We needed you specifically.
this is so lovely!
Thank you, he is a good one.