4 and 1/2

My sweet boy is 4 and 1/2 today. How can it be? We're on our way to Pre-K and age 5 and big school and leaving for college. I'm not ready!! Ha! The days are looong but the years are short... I don't know if there's any statement more true to describe this stage of life. Somehow, some way even on the super long days I've got to keep soaking them up because they go so fast.

Age four has been a bit of a challenge. It's been an emotional year for my big boy and a year of some power struggles. We've had to learn self-control and the respectful way to respond to grown-ups... something we're still working on. That part's been tough. But's it's also been a year of the best big brother ever. A year of more responsibility. A year full of learning and growing. A year I am so thankful that Garrison Cade is mine... a priceless gift from God.

Fun Facts at Age 4 and 1/2 

 

*You are a HUGE Braves fan.

*You have a really, really big heart and are sensitive about the things that happen around you.

*You set the table almost every night... napkins and silverware that is.

*You are very interested in learning to read and absolutely love books.

*You love to color, draw, paint, play with stickers, or do anything crafty.

*Your favorite show right now is Pioneer Woman. You started watching this show with me at first and were only interested in the ranch. Now you request to watch it even when I'm not watching and love the cooking, the kids, the cowboys, everything.

*You know how to buckle yourself into your carseat all by yourself and you can almost completely dress yourself without any help.

*You're starting to try more and more new foods. Yay!

*You love spaghetti, fruit, tacos, cheese, chili, baked potatoes, and almost any kind of snack food. Plus almost any kind of breakfast food.

*Celebrating family members' birthdays are one of your favorite things ever. (Today you celebrated Allison's birthday at her party and it's Frankie's birthday today... Happy Birthday Uncle Frankie!!)

*You love your little brother and have the best time playing with him. (Most of the time.)

*Your favorite people are your family... mama, daddy, Austin, and your grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

 

We are SO thankful for you and are loving watching you grow. You are one of the biggest blessings ever and we are beyond grateful God gave us you. Happy half-way to 5 birthday Garrison!!