Happy birthday to my not-so-little-anymore-man, Asher.
Asher, you are such a smart and inquisitive little boy. I can't wait to see you go to school next year and make lots of new friends as you navigate this great big world. A few things for you to remember about yourself as you turn five:
- You are full of energy and constantly on the move. Running, jumping, moving...that may explain why you're always hungry. Seriously, like every 5 minutes: "Mom, I'm hungry". Not three minutes after we clean up breakfast: "Mom, I'm hungry."
- Speaking of eating, you're a little pickier eater than Reese but you love quinoa and rice. You also like macaroni and cheese, most fruits, a few vegetables :)...
- You like to help cook and bake when we're in the kitchen. You pull the stool out and position it by the mixer and you like to pour all the ingredients into whatever we're making.
- You're a great helper with Emily and Soren. You like to entertain them, too and them love playing with you. You and Emily are good buddies; she tries to keep up as best she can. Soren adores you and likes it when you laugh and play with him. You can make him giggle pretty easily.
- You and Reese play together a lot, and fight A LOT. It's about 50/50. You get on each other's nerves, which is understandable. But you actually play together pretty well, too.
- Your favorite color is red and if we'd let you wear your red tank top and red shorts every day (yes, even in the winter) you would. [We don't, I promise.]
- You like to wear your "tools" on a belt around your waist. Sometimes they're just tucked into your pockets or your waistband, sometimes you actually put a string or belt on. The tools can be actual tools or pencils or whatever you feel like putting in there. You're always interested in what Dad's doing when he's fixing something or putting something together. You will probably start to take things apart soon that we don't want you to take apart. Can't wait. ;)
- You seemed a bit concerned about going to school next year. When we took Reese to visit her classroom this summer, you were relieved when I told you that you didn't have to go yet. Just a few months later, however, I think you're getting ready and will be happy to go come September.
- You're still a bit shy around new people but you're getting past that some.
- You and Reese still share a bedroom and we can hear you chatting away a lot of the nights after you're supposed to be sleeping. You ask lots of questions and sometimes you're ok with Reese's answers and sometimes you have to ask Mom or Dad to get the "real deal".
- You still like to cuddle with Mom and Dad, which we love. I hope you always do, although I'm sure there will be a time when you won't. Until then we're going to enjoy it!
Asher, you are a sweet and handsome little man and we love you very much. It's hard to believe that 5 years ago it was -26 degrees as Daddy drove me to the hospital in labor (from Auntie's house where we were staying at the time). You have grown into a tall, curious, fast-moving, loving little boy and we can't wait to see where the next 5 years take you.
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
