7

So Sunday was Tyler’s 7^th birthday!!!  Unusual for me, I know, to not post on the actual birthday, but today is also a special birthday, or at least an anniversary.  It was 7 years ago today that we were allowed to bring him home.  But that is a story for another post, soon.  For now – look at this kid!!!!!!


Here he is on the morning of his birthday - he was so excited that it was FINALLY here!  He'd been doing the countdown practically since the beginning of the year.

Such a handsome kid.  He's looking a little shaggy, but he is insisting on growing out the top of his hair and is only allowing trims to the sides and back at this point.  We'll see how long that lasts....

We had a nice day - the family came over and we had pizza and cake and presents.  The weather was reasonable, so the kids got to play outside too.  A good time was had by all, and we were all pretty tired by the end of the day.

Here are some right before bed selfies:

Seven.  Wow.  Getting so independent, yet struggling with maturity.  Trying hard at school, but having a hard time focusing.  Almost reading independently, but not quite there.  About to start little league!!  I worry that he won't be able to handle it, but it's time to find out.  The kid definitely has skill, but he lacks discipline.  But maybe this is normal??  I don't know.  What I DO know, is that I will never stop trying to figure you out or helping you navigate this life.

After several re-schedules due to my work and his school activities, on Thursday, we were finally able to have lunch.  I brought Chick-fil-A to him in the school cafeteria, which apparently, makes me the best mommy ever.  One day out of 365 isn't too bad, I guess.



Happy Birthday (week!) to my little monkey man!!! xoxo