Not too long ago... this was my Aidan...
Now- here is what I see:
So big, so silly, and sometimes so serious. He has orchestrated such a mind boggling and wonderful personality. I am in awe of this aware and focused little guy. One moment he can be licking the birthday cake... (for you folks that ate said birthday cake... he really wasn't licking the cake- just waggling his tongue above it- that's better, right?)
And the next, moment, holding his daddy's chin so sensitively... Oh, I'm sorry. I meant "dad". He has graduated to dropping the "dy". Sigh... they grow up so fast!
Such an outstanding big brother too. Little one is so in awe of him. Aidan, most of the time, takes it well, and in stride. He allows his little brother to tag along and is patient with him in helping him to understand something or to explain something to him. I worry for both of them (it's in my nature- thanks mom!) as Aidan heads off to Kindergarten. They are so much a part of each other's lives, and now- and for the rest of their childhood lives, there will be many hours each day week day apart. Here, he is letting his little brother sleep on his shoulder.
So, he's five. He amazes me daily. His mind never quits. Even as he dreams. He talks and moves about in his sleep. As I watch him navigate this world, I find myself holding my breath and wishing so many easy paths for him. At the same time, I know that because he has had the challenges he has (the multiple surgeries and body cast confinements- that, of course, we count our blessings was not a worse condition) is a large part of who he is and what I find myself in awe of. The contradiction of life. And he encompasses it so well. Rolling with it always- what an incredible little guy! Happy birthday big boy!
Now- here is what I see:
So big, so silly, and sometimes so serious. He has orchestrated such a mind boggling and wonderful personality. I am in awe of this aware and focused little guy. One moment he can be licking the birthday cake... (for you folks that ate said birthday cake... he really wasn't licking the cake- just waggling his tongue above it- that's better, right?)
And the next, moment, holding his daddy's chin so sensitively... Oh, I'm sorry. I meant "dad". He has graduated to dropping the "dy". Sigh... they grow up so fast!
Such an outstanding big brother too. Little one is so in awe of him. Aidan, most of the time, takes it well, and in stride. He allows his little brother to tag along and is patient with him in helping him to understand something or to explain something to him. I worry for both of them (it's in my nature- thanks mom!) as Aidan heads off to Kindergarten. They are so much a part of each other's lives, and now- and for the rest of their childhood lives, there will be many hours each day week day apart. Here, he is letting his little brother sleep on his shoulder.
So, he's five. He amazes me daily. His mind never quits. Even as he dreams. He talks and moves about in his sleep. As I watch him navigate this world, I find myself holding my breath and wishing so many easy paths for him. At the same time, I know that because he has had the challenges he has (the multiple surgeries and body cast confinements- that, of course, we count our blessings was not a worse condition) is a large part of who he is and what I find myself in awe of. The contradiction of life. And he encompasses it so well. Rolling with it always- what an incredible little guy! Happy birthday big boy!