Six and Kindergarten!

Happy 6th Birthday, Mr. Mister (a few days late!)

On the morning of your birthday, we looked at pictures of you when you were born.  You were so tiny and cute.  Here you are throughout the years ...
 

Newborn

One

Two

Three

Four

Five

Six

You are such a big boy now and fully boy in everything you do.
Intense. Creative. Confident. Adventurous.
I love watching you grow in every way. Your mind is always thinking.  You ask a lot of questions, some of which I don't even know how to answer.  You are figuring out the world and learning how to trust even when life doesn't go your way.  You are a rough and tough warrior with a loving and compassionate heart....a beautiful combination .  Someday, you will change the world because you don't take no for an answer.  Right now, that can be hard on this mama.  But that's why I pray a lot and daily remind myself to see far beyond today. You are a gift and a blessing and I am proud of the boy you are becoming.

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Your birthday was also your first day of kindergarten!

 

We all walked with you as you scootered down to the bus stop.
 

You joined the group of neighbor kids so confidently. 

You came back for some quick hugs as the bus pulled into sight.

Then ran off without looking back.

You sat by the window in the first row.  As the bus pulled away, you smiled and waved out the window and that's when the tears started.  Mine, not yours.  Just like that you are grown up.  The days are certainly long but the years sure are short.  Thankfully, you were home by lunchtime :)

I love you, Mr. Mister.