life at the woods: Ten.

Monday, September 23, 2013

Ten.

Today my firstborn baby turns ten. Ten years old? How is that right? Wasn't he just learning to walk and starting Kindergarten? I vividly remember last year thinking Ok he's nine...we made it nine years and I will have him for nine more before he goes to college. I don't like the pendulum swing this year! I love the young man he is becoming and I see him maturing and growing every day. He is 5 ft. tall, wears a mens size 7 shoe (we have the same size feet!), a wonderful helper with Brady, super organized and still never needs help with homework. He loves to read, loves LEGO and sports, All sports but especially baseball and football. He is kind, and quiet and then the next minute loud and crazy. He has a wonderful group of friends and is a natural born leader. I know that God has a plan for him and I can't wait to see how He will use his unique talents and gifts. My heart bursts with love for this child. He is a challenge to discipline and keeps me on my toes every single day. Thank you for your grace Ryan as we figure out this journey together. I don't always get it right but you are quick to forgive and I love you TONS! HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIDO!

My Ryan is very opinionated (I know I know...) so when it came to his party this year he knew exactly what he wanted. No invitation "mom, just text the moms", no decorations, and a baseball party. His plan was for Mark to pitch tennis balls in the backyard for home run derby and then play a little football. Easy peasy. except not. Waco got a monsoon on Friday, so we quickly had to make a few changes. I called every single place in town and no luck, everything was booked so we opted for a 2 shift indoor party. Family came by first for an hour then his friends came over for a loud, wild indoor bash.