Happy 4th Birthday Eli

My Dearest Boy, 

Today you are 4! It is so hard to believe. The first week you were born was such a fog. I had so much pain and can't remember much of it. It still bothers me, but I am learning to heal and realize it made me stronger. 

 

I can't believe we have made it through 3 birthdays. Each year you got rid of more of the baby look until now it is gone. 

 

Last week when I took you out for our mother son night I tried to think about all the wonderful memories we have had watching you grow. There were just too many to count.

 

Somethings do not change and we know we can count on you to still do.........

Standing in line for something rather than playing. You did not want to stand in line to wait for your picture instead I got this look.....

 

Eating, oh Eli I an count on my hand the things you like. You are one of the pickiest people I know for food. I realize it wouldn't be you if you didn't have a fight about one thing we had at dinner. Regardless you did eat a little and drank your juice. 

 

 

You also would rather play than do an organized thing that is happening. This would even include something really neat like a pet show. Thankfully you are very obedient and sat and watched the animals. You are a sponge and so very smart and could tell me all those things about those animals after. I can always count on you to remember and learn things very well. 

 

You are also very social and I love you for that. It does not matter who the child is you want to play with them and include them. You are very sweet and sensitive. I realized as you ran off to find other little boys to play with  you didn't need me anymore. You are so independent and smart you can do things on your own. It was a bittersweet realization. 

 

You may be stubborn, independent, and full of energy, but you are so sweet, sensitive, and loving.

 

I snuck into your room just before midnight to watch you sleep and cherish these last few moments of 3! You are such an angel and I marveled out how big you look. You are so handsome and somethings I will always love will be your long eyelashes and beautiful eyes.

You love your brother and sister so much. You also love mom and dad. Your heart is very tender and for that we are blessed. I know one day you will make a wonderful leader and example. I love watching you grow into a boy. You are all boy too. Life is never dull or unexciting when  you are around and for that we really are blessed although sometimes I have to remember that. I am one lucky mom to have you as a son! I can't wait to watch what wonderful things you do in your future.  Happy 4th Birthday! I love you very much.

Love, 

Mom

  

Your yearly questions.........

Three Years Old

1. What is your favorite color?  Red
2. What is your favorite toy? Smart Cycle

3. What is your favorite fruit? apples
4. What is your favorite tv show? Mickey Mouse
5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Peanut and Jelly Sandwhich
6. What is your favorite outfit? Dinousaur Pajamas
7. What is your favorite game? Farm Bingo
8. What is your favorite snack? Applesauce
9. What is your favorite animal? Pig
10. What is your favorite song? Jesus Loves Me
11. What is your favorite book? George and The Dump Truck
12. Who is your best friend? Hayden
13. What is your favorite cereal? Raisin Bran
14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Tractor
15. What is your favorite drink? milk
16. What is your favorite holiday? His Birthday
17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Blue Blanket
18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Oatmeal

19. What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Pancakes
20. What do you want to be when you grow up? A conductor

4 Years Old

1. What is your favorite color?  blue
2. What is your favorite toy? firetruck

3. What is your favorite fruit? grapes
4. What is your favorite tv show? Little Einsteins
5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Peanut and Jelly Sandwhich
6. What is your favorite outfit? Spiderman
7. What is your favorite game? Marbles
8. What is your favorite snack? Watermelon
9. What is your favorite animal? Elephant
10. What is your favorite song? Veggie Tales Theme Song
11. What is your favorite book? Train
12. Who is your best friend? Colin
13. What is your favorite cereal? Raisin Bran
14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Sandbox
15. What is your favorite drink? lemonade
16. What is your favorite holiday? Halloween
17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Blue Blanket
18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Pancakes
19. What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Pancakes
20. What do you want to be when you grow up? A Dog