Who told him he could grow up so quick? I find myself already planning (in my head) Julian's birthday party, its in March and he will be 5! 5!!! Where has the time gone? It seems to have flown by. He sure has really matured in the last year or so. He's so outgoing and friendly now, a stark contrast to his first 3 or so years of life. I am sure the YMCA has a great deal to do with his being so friendly and outgoing at this time in his life. He's so intelligent and really fun to be around, as long as he's in a good mood. LOL If he's not then he is taking you and your mood down too!
Four has been an interesting age to say the least. Its brought on a lot of new challenges. I still want to know why people talk about terrible twos -- its four!!! He's been overly sensitive, mouthy, loud and obnoxious. He knows more than anyone and is always right (according to him). I feel like I live with a teenager! He is a thoughtful child though, wants to make others happy and help when he can. He likes to be the one to take the lead and show people new things. He's a great storyteller and he's a joke teller too (notice I left the word great off there LOL). What did the Donkey say when he was bored? Bet you will never guess! Its a Julian original.
I wondered how much life would change when I became a mom, I thought I would miss my freedom--I do sometimes. I thought that I would feel confined--sometimes I do. I thought I would get bored with being a mom and want to give up or quit. I didn't know how I could commit to something for the rest of my life when I couldn't even commit to returning a library book or rented movie on time. I had no idea that being a mom would make my world a better place. Sure I want my freedom sometimes - usually when the boys are fighting or screaming. Yes, I do feel confined sometimes .. generally when they are asleep on me and I need to pee. There are even times I think to myself 'what was I thinking, they outnumber me!' But at the end of the day, when they are laying in their beds sleeping, and I peek in on them I know that being a mom is the greatest thing ever.
By the way ... the Donkey said "I'm bored". Clever, huh?
Aww, I feel your pain. Ashton's 5th birthday was hard. I had a mini meltdown moment where I thought I was going to cry through the whole day. It's bittersweet. Four was rough but so far, five has been great. It's just goes by way too fast.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Rachel. Four was a lot harder than five. They are more emotional at five, but more helpful and compassionate with less attitude.
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