Seven

My oldest turned 7 on August 23rd.  I can hardly believe it.  It's such a magical age I think, don't you? Seven is when they start to develop who they really are.  The skin that was just a little too tight sheds away and this beautiful, magnificent little person is there, just waiting to go out and discover what they're made of.  The child disappears - not completely - but too much for this mama to handle just yet.   I look at Aiden and see glimpses of who he is becoming, watch him grow in confidence and knowledge, honing the skills already there and discovering new ones along the way and I'm filled with peace.  He is an amazing person with such a big heart and playful soul and I'm so proud to be his mama.

I tried finding a picture of just him for this post and almost couldn't.  He's such a great big brother that lately any pictures of him are also of another brother or two he's loving on.  

He was so proud to be able to burp Ronan all by himself.  He really is a big help to me and I appreciate all the hard work he puts in (and love that he doesn't think it's work!).

Teaching Odin how to ride his scooter.  Aiden got a scooter for his birthday this year and asked me and Jake if we could get one for Odin since he really loved riding Aiden's.

At the skate park the day after his birthday party.

Looking forward to another wonderful year with you buddy! Love you!

Happy Birthday Aiden

So, today is my oldest boys sixth birthday.  I'm not sure how I feel about this.  He's growing so fast! Really, I can't understand where the time has gone to.  It seems like yesterday we brought him home from the hospital.  I looked at him this morning with his first bottom front tooth already fallen out and new ones growing in and just could not believe how quickly the time has gone with him.  I hope the rest of it stays longer.  Although he did look at me and say, "Mom, I'm gonna live with you forever. I love you too much to leave.  Besides, you'll get lonely when dad's at work if I'm gone.  And don't we have fun together?"

He's the sweetest little boy.  Very literal and so exact with his own work.  Yet he's also so gentle and thoughtful with the biggest heart I've ever known.  I am so proud to be his mama!  I can't wait to see what the years ahead with him will bring.

Happy Birthday Aiden! I hope you have a truly wonderful day bud! I love you so much!