five

Dear Reese,

Today you are five.  FIVE.  It sounds so big and so old.  My heart just can't comprehend that five years ago today we welcomed you into our arms.

You are the perfect combination of funny and smart, sassy and sweet. You asked me recently if I would marry you and move to Canada.  Without hesitation I said yes.

Watching you grow into a little boy with questions and ideas of your own fascinates me.  I love seeing your mind at work-- processing life in your brain and reasoning all on your own.  Recently we were talking about heaven and you said that you were so happy Granny, Mrs. Krista's dad, and Deuce {Mamie and Paw Paw's dog} could all be together as friends.  I pray you hold on to that childlike faith for many more years.

Speaking of prayers we have so many for you. I pray for you more than anyone, or anything else, because growing up is hard.  But above all we are just thankful to God for creating you just as you are.  You are our greatest blessing and your Daddy and I love you so much.  To the moon and back again and again.

Happy 5th Birthday, baby boy,
love, Mama