Little Boy is 6

Well, yet another birthday...Jack turned 6! Time is going so fast! I'm just now used to the idea of him being in Kindergarten, now that the school year is half over. Ahhh, my Jack-Jack. Mommy's have such a special bond with their boys, it's true--so unique, sweet, special. It's true for me and Jack, but it definitely doesn't mean everything is all roses and sunshine! I hear Mom's say all the time, "Boys are so easy"--guess I was skipped on that! While I love him dearly, Jack is BY FAR our most difficult, high-maintenance, frustrating child!! From refusing clothes that have the seam in the wrong place or aren't "a cool color" to insisting on having the VERY LAST WORD in every argument no matter the consequence, he has surely had me at my wits' end on more days than I can count! However--his sweet spirit, laughing eyes, smart wit, and big hugs redeem him on a daily basis. Here are some things I love about Jack:

--runs SO FAST!! All the time, everywhere.

--sweetly thinks of others, comforting classmates and friends when someone is upset

--lets his little sister call him "Jackie"

--is actually almost always right in any argument, whatever the topic

--makes sweet pictures and cards for his teacher, or me, frequently

--loves to play baseball and soccer, and loves it even more when Daddy is his Coach

--his eyes actually sparkle when he laughs

--still scared of the dark and loud noises

--craves a routine, and is so out of sorts when the routine is not followed

--loves Legos, and can follow directions and put together almost anything

--LOVES motorcycles, fast cars, and big trucks (ok, maybe I don't LOVE that he loves motorcycles and fast cars, but his passion is cute!)

--loves to hold and play with babies

--tells me every night after I tuck him in, "have a good nights sleep, Mommy"

--still says "basghetti"

Thank you, God, for my favorite son! What a blessing he is to our family.