To Isaac, on your 11th Birthday!

Isaac,

You are such a funny kid.  You always say "yes!" when I say I am going to leave for any reason.  You're the only kid that can get away with it.  For whatever reason, you like to give me a hard time and I'm here for it.  It cracks me up.  You are so sweet and come out of your room to give me a hug almost every night after I go check on the little girls.  I am so thankful for you.

 I have seen such growth in your character lately - it seems like you are just continuing to develop into a lovely young man.  You think often of the people around you and it seems like you often try to think of how to bless the people around you.  I have also seen you struggle and persevere instead of giving up when you face hard things.

Hopefully you won't remember this when you're older, but just this week you were at the park at the top of the hill by our house and your watch fell out of your pocket.  A little girl asked if it was yours and then took off running to her house.  I think you were shocked that someone would do something like that.  When dad came by to see if there was anything he could do, you told me she treated dad poorly.  I love that you saw such a difference in behavior.

Anyway, you LOVE legos and minecraft.  They are your two favorite things right now.  It is fun to watch you play and be creative.  You asked for a "minecraft grass block" cake for your birthday - it was 4 layers, two each of pistachio and banana with pistachio and chocolate frosting.  You got legos and a couple games from me and dad :)

 I'm thankful for you kiddo.  You are a blessing and a delight.

 

Mom 

 

Mom 

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