We had a few friends and cousins over to share your birthday. Your Tia Carmen and I decided to combine our efforts and give you and Noah a joint Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle party. I think it is safe to say that you enjoyed your day. There were party games, party bags, presents, pizza, a pinata, best friends and cake. I made you a cake that you picked out, in the shape of Leonardo. When i showed it to you that morning your eyes lit up. You said "you made dis for me mum?" and as i replied yes you leant in and kissed me. It was a tender moment that i do not want to forget. You were so happy and grateful. I remember feeling so proud of you...
We ended your special day with a trip to the Royal Perth Show. You were allowed to choose 2 rides and 2 show-bags. You had spent time in previous days looking on the show website to choose the perfect ones. You were adamant about a shark bouncy slide and it happened to be one of the first things we saw as we entered the showgrounds. We stayed to watch the horses and the fireworks. I watched as you played with your TMNT watch (from your show-bag), mouth full of bubblegum (from your show-bag), eyes full of joy! As the fireworks began you were sat upon your dad's shoulders. I could hear your screaming the colours of the fireworks that you saw. It was a sight to behold. Your sister danced beside me. My heart was full. As we left for home we asked you if you had enjoyed your birthday and you told us "i so happy... i so happy". We were so happy too my boy!
You have grown so much these past few months. Not just in your physical status. You have become more aware of others and of the way your actions impact on those around you. You are calmer. You are polite. You are still a terror when you do not get your way.
You love to play with your Ninja Turtles, Iron-man, Spider-man and Hulk figurines. I hear you and watch you playing out scenarios as they fight. I am entertained by your imagination. You become embarrassed easily when you catch me watching you.You love to pretend to be a baby monkey and ask me to be a mummy monkey. You climb up my neck and cuddle in tight and ask for a banana. You love piggy backs from your sissy!
You hate vegetables unless they are hidden in pumpkin soup or spaghetti. You love fruit. You love juice. You cannot stop at just one lolly and i have to hide them from you. You have one bottle still at night to help you get to sleep. You only like one specific bottle that you have nicknamed 'naanaa' because you used to tease India with it as she doesn't get to have one and you do. You are very cheeky and enjoying teasing. Although you do not like to be teased back. We are slowly working on developing a better balance.
I call you my golden boy. You have an energy about you that is as warming as the sun. When you smile the corners of your eyes crinkle and you look just like your Great Grandfather Smylie. It feels like a homecoming. You love to play rough but you also love to snuggle. You will often come up to me and demand a cuddle. You sound angry but i suspect you are really just hungry for connection. I will always offer you connection. You are very polite and always use your manners. I pray you continue to do so. Manners are important and you will find that kindness is power. Do not seek power, seek kindness! You are eager to love and you are a good friend to your sister. Keep her secrets, your heart is open and India will feel safe enough to share them with you. You are loyal and I am so very proud of who you are already...
All my love
your Mum xoxo
i love this pic of Reeve with his bestie (Taco) and India's expression!
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