Happy Birthday little boy!!!!! You are finding your place in this world. As we parents like to push you kids into being BIG boys and girls, you are here to remind me to "let them be little". I love when you remind me that you are not a big boy but rather a little boy. I know in your heart that you would prefer to be the baby, but there's a new addition to your sweet world that has bumped you from baby up to middle. I used to joke that having another baby would be the only solution to getting you out of baby mode, but honey, you are holding on for dear life. Like your babysitter, Sabrina, likes to reminds you, you're now the frosting in the middle of a delicious Oreo..and let's face it, that's the best part. ;)
You are an amazing big brother, and your love for your siblings is so strong. It fascinates me watching you beautifully juggle being both the big and little brother. Your tough spirit suits you well with Gabriel, and your affectionate nature melts my heart with Mariam. I did find you putting a pillow over her head once, but we'll let that slide. Our family continues to cherish your running hugs and bedtime cuddles, followed by a hug, kiss, high five and fist bump each night. One of your favorite things is waking up next to mom or dad after falling asleep reading.
Your favorite color is "golden", your favorite song is "Rain Drops on Roses", your imagination runs wild with your costumes, and you can't get enough of The Wizard of Oz book. You are quite the little runner and are proud to be the fastest in your class. You wrapped up an amazing year of pre-k at Bryant Montessori where you and your brother were next door to each other and shared recess. The school nurse called so many times with small head injuries that she told me she was going to put my number on speed dial.
This year, you played like a rock star in fall soccer with Nortac, at practice that it. You refused to play in the actual games. That's some serious progress from last year. One day you'll take the field without looking back, and we'll have to remind you of the days when you clung to our legs. This spring you found a love for baseball where you play at the school park or in the backyard with your dad and brother. Tacoma has a great minor league team, The Rainers, with a field just up the road. You've gone to many games and even over to Seattle to watch the Mariners. These special memories will forever be a part of your childhood.
This season inspired your idea for a baseball themed party. We ran with the idea, especially after seeing a baseball Slip N Slide at Target! It might have made our yard a muddy disaster, but it was definitely worth it! After eating peanuts and cracker jacks and introducing you to Big League Bubble Gum, we sang "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" and "Happy Birthday". You enjoyed having the neighborhood boys over with a few of your closest friends. It was an intimate party, which is what you sweetly requested, and even Papa got to be in town to celebrate YOU!
We cannot wait to see what year 5 will bring for our sweet, little boy! Abraham, I pray you grow to be a strong man of God; strong in your mind, body, heart, and spirit.
I Love You,
Mommy
