JRB {six}

Reese,

You are my first born, the baby who made me a Mama. And today you are six.  If I really think hard about it, I fear I'll start crying and never stop.  We've officially turned the corner to little boy land. It's exhausting and amazing all at once.

You are such a boy these days.  Our lives are consumed with Legos and Ninja Turtles and soccer and football.  You come home from school sweaty and dirty.  Full of silly stories about lunch and friends and recess.  You're chatty-- maybe too chatty-- at school, but I'm learning to let go and not worry about it.  If talking is the worst of your problems, we'll be okay.

This year has brought with it homework and learning to read.  You continue to love books and are picking up more and more words you can read independently.  We still read Jack and Annie {Magic Tree House} books daily.

Each afternoon we race home to watch WildKrats on PBS.  It's about two brothers whom are scientists.  You have become a walking encyclopedia of information on habitats and exotic animals.  Currently you want to be a football playing scientist when you grow up.

In addition to reading, you have developed a love for writing.  I bought you a few notepads at Target and we now find notes all over the house.  After one particularly sassy evening, I went to bed and found a love note from you on my bedside table.  That's so you, though.  Strong willed and full of sass, but with such a heart of gold.  You love so deeply and always have.

In the last month your love for Jack has exploded.  You ask to hold him all the time. Watching you with your brother melts my heart.

God knew what he was doing when he gave me you.  You are my best little friend, my favorite errand runner, my heart.  You challenge me, but it's because we are so similar.  I have prayed this verse over you since you were born and now more than ever it rings true-- Luke 2:40 And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.

I pray for you.  I pray you stay the same funny, kind hearted, science loving kiddo you are right now.  You are a good friend, a great brother, and the most amazing son.  Your daddy and I are so incredibly proud of you.