For some reason this birthday really seems like a milestone to me. Our oldest boy, Andrew, is turning 5 on June 25. He will start kindergarten this fall and he already writes his name and showers by himself, cleans his own room and helps with chores. He just isn't little anymore. There is no need for rocking him or dressing him or any baby things anymore. Part of me is a little melancholy over the end of him being little, but, there are so many great things about him being older now. Did I mention he showers by himself, cleans his own room and helps with chores! Actually, the greatest part is the learning and the conversations and the meaningful time you can spend with a 5 year old. He enjoys coloring and art projects, t-ball and swimming. He asks millions of questions everyday and is so interested in learning as much as he can about everything he can. He is also a gigantic fan of dinosaurs. He knows all their names and tells everyone that he wants to be a Paleontologist when he grows up. He was awarded the "Dynamic Dinosaur" award by his preschool teacher for his enthusiasm and love of everything dinosaur. We read him books every night before bed and his favorite books are non-fiction books about dinosaurs or animals. He has an insatiable thirst to learn! We just love helping him understand the world around him. He is most interested in geography, paleontology, and astronomy. Maybe he really will be a scientist someday. Until then we will love absolutely every minute with our Andrew. We love you a bushel and peck and a hug around the neck:)
