Braedon turns 7

Dear Braedon,

I can’t believe that you are 7. A lot has changed in one year. You are the most kindest, reasonable, logical, and loveable little boy. I shouldn’t say little boy as you are almost as tall as me. You are about 1 foot smaller than I am. I know that you will be taller than I am, but will you be taller than your father?

You love to play with legos. Normally, your father or I put them together, but recently you did one yourself. It was a little car from the Dino set. I was so proud and you were so thrilled. We bought you a Pirates of the Caribbean Black Pearl boat. You and your father started to assemble it, but you lost interest after a bit. Me and your father had to finish it. So far it has remained intact even with your brother and sister around.

We gave you a birthday party you wanted. We jumped and played at a bouncy castle place. It was very fun. 

We invited your cousins and friends from coop. Last year you had girlfriend named Artemis but she didn’t return. We have only been at coop one week and you have a new girlfriend. Her name is Veda. She is super cute and sweet. She came to your party and the two of you played and played.

You are doing so well with your school work. Each day I love teaching you something new and discovering what you already know. There are times when you don’t want to do the work, but you melted my heart when you said, “Mom when are we going to do our math and geography?” I try to do a little each day with you. I want you to learn and be excited as much as possible. Again, I love the fact that we kept you home to do school. The thought of someone else being able to see you reach milestones would break my heart.

Speaking of milestones, the day after your birthday you lost your 6^th tooth. It seems as though one comes out and another one is loose. You do already have another one just starting to wiggle a little.

Your favorites: the color blue, minecraft, lego video game: batman, harry potter and starwars, starcraft game, angry birds video and toys, you love to drink milk or baba’s.

Gifts for you birthday: you got lego dinos, lego watch, lego spaceshuttle, batman mask, drawing book, some books to read, lego power miners,  and of course the boat.

You are an amazingly creative and talented child. You value right versus wrong and take things to heart when something is meaningful. You get emotional when things you are misunderstood or being scolded for something you didn’t do. When you want something and we say no, if you really want it you make a deal or a logical argument. Most of the times you end up getting what you want.

I am delighted to be your mom and watch you grow up into this wonderful boy. You are so helpful and kind to your siblings. You are concerned and compassionate about others. I wish you the best 7^th year and can’t wait to see what you accomplish.

Love—your mom