{my favorite boy at 6}

• fascinated and a bit obsessed with Transformers


• played "organized" basketball for the 1st time


• your favorite parts of bb games were snack time and when it was your turn to sit out


• still suck your thumb and walk on your tiptoes


• sleep with T every night


• love kindergarten and your teacher, Mrs. Ginavan


• love to play outside


• told me I can't smooch you in front of your friends b/c they might make fun of you


• will still let me hug him in front of his friends


• give the greatest hugs


• can almost beat your sister when wrestling


• love Jesus a lot


• have a very generous heart


• one of your favorite meals is cheesy meatloaf w/mashed potatoes


• rock at MarioKart


• kick every ones tushes at sword play on Wii Sports Resort....it's a bit humiliating


• crack us up w/your silly sayings


• embarrasses his sister


• need your momma when you get hurt, are scared or sad


• doesn't like to have "Be Neat" written on his writing papers


• are missing your two front teeth due to a fall and having them pulled by the dentist


• have made a ton of new friends


• love your sister


• cry if others are crying


• have an ornery streak a mile wide


• think batting your eyes and tilting your head will get you anything


• ride your bike like a champ


• could make friends with a tree stump


• love to sing.....loudly


• don't like clowns


• can pout like nobody's business


• are upset that you didn't feel bigger when you woke up this morning

Eli, I love being your mom! Everyday you make me laugh and learn. Your turning 6 is not only a big deal for you, it's also a big milestone for our family. No longer will any of our "babies" be able to tell their age w/just one hand. That makes my heart a little sad. I'm so proud of who you are and how you show Jesus's love to others.

You're my favorite boy ever!