DB

Oh, how I love my DB. We sure have come a long way since he was born, and are happy to go a whole lot further with that amazing kid.

DB really has been quite an easy child. As a baby he was laid back, patient and could always remember to "take a deep breath." (I told him that a lot when he was in the hospital) He was quite obedient and never drew on the walls. I of course appreciate that last one a lot more now......He has to work on his patience now a little more, but just with himself. It is easy for him to be patient with others, including his little brother, but he forgets to take it easy on himself sometimes, which will hopefully push him to greater things someday.

He has never really been too crazy attached to anything, but we have gone through our Thomas the tank Engine and Superman phases, and are currently enduring a Batman/Transformers fascination, and I am desperately trying to fend off an X Box hobby. He will really eat almost anything put in front of him except for potatoes. (french fries excluded) Oh, that and fried zucchini--found that out last night!

One thing I love about DB is that even though he gives a talk in primary every month and enjoys doing so, everytime they call his name to come up to the front, his face turns BRIGHT red and he gets this look on his face. It is one of anticipation, terror, pride and excitement all mixed into one I love that cute little face, yet hope that as he becomes more confident that terror part will disappear.

As every parent, I hope so many things for my first born son, but at this exact point in his life, I pray for him to believe in himself more. I want him to be able to know he is awesome, just because he is, not because someone else has to tell him so....I tell him every day, but as a kid grows, it is not enough that your mom tells you something, so I hope for him to be able to tell himself that.