4. You are not shy. You have no problem meeting new people or making friends. You unintentionally tend to be the kid that other kids want to be around, especially in school. With this, you always make sure everyone is included, so no one feels left out. I love this about you, it seems to come to you naturally.
5. My favorite story is when you were 3 years old and asked me what the item was hanging above your bedroom door. I told you it was a cross (crucifix) and that we hang one in everyone's room. You looked at me, tilted your head, and said, "No, it's a clock." I smiled and said, "No, I can see why you'd think that, but it's a cross." You pushed your bottom lip out and said, "No momma, it's a clock." Being a first time mom and never having had to deal with a logical arguement with a 3 year old I was determined to make you understand that it was a cross. After about 5 minutes of you and I going back and forth--"It's a cross!!"--"No, it's a clock!!!", you threw your hands in the air, shook your head, and said, "Fine Momma, let's just call it a bracelet!!!!!!" as if to say, we're obviously not going to agree so we'll call it something totally different. I don't think I EVER laughed as hard as I did that night. It was also that night that taught me to see things through your eyes, as if I'd never seen them before. I have learned SO much from you doing this....
6. I love that you find it amazing that you can wiggle your nostrils. I hate it that you torment me with it!!!! I also love the way you break into dance at any given moment, and don't care who's around--I love that you want me to dance with you still!!!
7. Even though you don't want her to know it, you love your little sister with all your heart. You are best friends and seem to be slightly lost when you're apart from each other for a long period of time. You are a great role model for her, and I've even seen you smile when talking about her to someone else.
8. I love it when I wink at you and you smile and then wink each eye back, one at a time.
9. Your imagination is great. You are always coming up with stories for us or "what if" scenarios. It is fun to watch you come up with these. I know that this is typical of nine year old boys, but they tend to make me laugh, question the possibilities, occasionally gag, or wonder about the what if's...
10. I have absolutely LOVED watching your personality grow so far and I love the person you are becoming. There is not a day that goes by that you don't make me proud to be your mom. I love you very much peanut, Happy Birthday!!!!!
