He enjoyed a Knights and Castles family party with grandparents this past weekend. Before and after presents, cake and ice cream, we did one of his favorite things -- everyone played games. Often we had more than one game going at a time. Monopoly Deal, Go Fish, Zingo, and his new Farming Game.
As its happened the last few years, he also had a wrestling meet that same day. He got third, winning his first match of the year with a pin.
* You rocked first grade - learning to read, excelling at math, getting homework done and handling some tough friend situations. You may not always love school (it takes away from lego time) but you handle your responsibilities well, remembering what day is library day or when to study spelling. Your teachers always have good things to say about you as a student and I'm proud of you for all that hard work.
* You've developed a love of reading which makes this momma's heart so happy. Just Saturday I watched you devour a chapter book while sitting in a noisy gym at the wrestling meeting, blocking out all distractions to get to the next section. Even though you are a great reader, you love being read to and reading challenging chapter books with you before bed is a time I treasure.
* You look out for your siblings. Zman joined you at the big school this year and I love how you look out for him... even if it sometimes takes the form of tattling on what he did on the bus. You like to know his schedule and the two of you talk about special elementary school things coming up. You enjoy reading to Peaches and Zman, especially the stories you write yourself.
* Speaking of writing stories, your imagination is a big part of who you are. Whether its lego adventures or creations, pretend play with your siblings, a brand new game or the stories you write, your imagination and creativity impact our days.
* You've continued to wrestle, this year with your brother on the team. Sometimes its not your favorite thing but you work hard, don't give up and display good sportsmanship during meets which makes us proud.
* You are determined to learn new things. Just over break you decided you wanted to know how to fry your own eggs for breakfast and now you do every day. You and Dad have been working on playing your new guitar. You like to try new and harder math problems. Learning new games is something you enjoy.
* You think big thoughts and ask big questions. Whether its about something you heard at church, learned about at school or read about, you always seem to have big thoughts spinning in your head. This generates some interesting discussions, questions and imaginative stories. Keep asking questions and passionately seeking answers to your questions. Keep dreaming up big plans. God has given you a smart mind and keep using it.
Happy Birthday blessings! Dad and I love you so much and pray your year as an 8 year old is full of new adventures, special memories together, lots of learning, and the experiences that will continue to mold you into the young man God intends for you to be someday.
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