Four.
In human years.
He is inquisitive and energetic and exhausting. He is reflective and funny and smart. He is outgoing and determined and friendly and independent.
When he gets nervous he gets silly, and when he gets silly he uses made up words. He brings home leaves in his pockets and says they are special because his friend gave them to him. He is a great big brother and every night he thanks God for BeYoYo and no one else. He's obsessive about them wearing matching clothes and is disappointed when they can't.
He calls tank tops "tick tocks", and he knows the names of all the ninja turtles: Michaewangewo, Weonardo, Donatewwo, and Wafeal. He says he weawwy, weawwy woves us, and that he loves his brother the most. That's okay with me.
He makes increasingly more valid arguments about why he should or shouldn't do things. He pees outside. He appreciates a good meal. He's good at soccer, but sometimes he runs into the refrigerator at home. He eats at least two breakfasts every day.
His favorite movie is "Hoy Story." He still lets me rock him before bed while we read a book. He asks big, big questions about the world and God and life, some that I don't know the answer to.
His favorite toys are Super Heroes and he loves to wear a cape. He plays dress up and makes up wild imaginary scenarios with many, many sound effects. He gets in trouble for playing too rough at school. He watches Curious George, The Wot Wots, and bizarre shows he's found on Netflix. He's mastered the ipad. He knows how to take a selfie. His favorite songs are Queen's Flash and We Will Rock You.
Tonight I continued our tradition of asking him some questions on his birthday, like I did last year. Here is what he said.
How old are you?
"Free and a half, almost four"
What’s your favorite thing to do?
"say 'SORRY' (in a monster voice) with Henry"
What do you want to be when you grow up?
"I don't want to grow up"
What’s your favorite food?
"butter noodles"
What’s something you’re good at?
"riding my scooter"
What makes you laugh?
"tickle my foot"
What’s something scary?
"I'm gonna die"
Who’s your best friend?
"Henry. And Nate."
What do you like to do with your family?
"pway with them"
Where do you like to go?
"I wove to spend the night at the cabin."
What do you like to learn about?
"how do people die"
This morning we were talking about his birthday and he said "I'm going to be four when I wake up tomorrow. Do you think I'll be too heavy for my wittle bed?"
He has challenged me in ways I could never have imagined, and expanded my heart in ways I didn't know possible. I'm so thankful for the energy and the joy and the life lessons he's brought in the last four years.
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