Owen, in this past year we have all seen you speak more, interact more and have more energy - climing and so very close to being able to hop with two feet together (your PE teacher has been working hard on this with you)! You have watched little sister grow up right under your nose, and now she even plays picnic and shop games with you. The two of you can be so imaginative when you play together...
You continue to hug so many you meet, try cheeky tricks on others and entertain many with your heart-felt singing! Sounds like you keep your classmates entertained with all the funny antics, mischief, drama and song! When I drive you home from school each day I often hear all sorts of chatter and then, when I catch a glance of you in the mirror, a few minutes later you are sound asleep... worn out. The next morning when you are off to school you literally run into the classroom and look out for your good friend, B... I love to watch the way you fit into the routine so quickly... I also secretly love the way you tell me to wait each time I begin to head out of the classroom - nice to know you still like having Mum around. And no shame at having Mum kiss each cheek ... or should I say eyebrows. Makes me smile to think that your favourite place to be kissed is on each eyebrow!
Well you are 6 now! No longer my little tot, my baby... This year you chose a frog birthday cake. So special to have Grampy and Nanny nearby to share the occasion with you - to enjoy their cuddles, see how you have grown and developed and to sit on the couch and snuggle up with a book. As I look on, I thank the Lord for this time, these moments, the relationships, the quiet moments (few as they are).... At times I am reminded that these busy, challenging days of parenting little ones are numbered.
How we love you, Owen!
