Five. Years. Old.

Oh my goodness. What a boy you are!  Five years ago you made me a mama and my life could not be better.  Happiest of Birthday's little boy. 

Part of me wants to bawl my eyes out cause you are growing up so fast.  Too fast. I ask you if you will please always be my baby and you look at me like I'm crazy and say "NO! I'm your big boy!"  I know that's the last thing you want to be - but I can't help it - you will always be my baby.  HOWEVER, nothing beats seeing how excited you are to be five. FIVE!!  It's like you are entering a new, bigger, more exciting world. 


This morning as I was groggy and exhausted and just getting out of the shower to get ready for work, you made about 5 different requests of me.  You wanted to play with all of your new toys from your birthday all at once, to watch your new movies, go on another treasure hunt in the back yard, and for me to write a list on your arm with pen - just to name a few.  My eyes can't even focus and you are ready to take on the world.  I wish I could do everything you want and ask of me - in a perfect world we would spend our days following your imagination, hunting for treasure, playing with our 20 cats, riding skateboards, eating candy, being a karate guy, watching movies, doing "sperients", and of course fighting the bad guys. 


I'm so proud of the big brother you turned out to be.  You have never showed anything but love for your little sister.  And I know there will be a time when you two will fight and jealousy will be an issue but watching you two together is one of the sweetest things in my life.  You are always thinking of her and wanting to include her in your games and make-believe scenarios.  We didn't know how you would react to sharing your family with a new person, but you made the transition probably easier than all of us.  She is so lucky to have you and there is a reason her face lights up when you are around. 


These past five years have been an amazing adventure with you in our lives.  Thanks for reminding us of what is important.  We love you.