Eleven

Eleven. The years go by so fast.

We were sure by now corona virus would be over but it was another birthday without a party. I’m just not sure what other people are comfortable with or really what we are comfortable with. So we said maybe August or just wait until next year when hopefully life will be back to normal. Everything he wanted to do he can’t yet so it’s all on hold until more things open back up. 

So we haven’t done much today. Joel opened presents this morning and then has played the Xbox with friends most of the day. I took away the Xbox for awhile when school ended so that alone was a treat for him. We were planning on the beach but it’s been raining off an on so a quiet day at home seems what all the kids are having for their birthday. 

But I feel like the fact that he got a rodent this year trumps any friend party. He should be counting his blessings for Chloe! Ha!  

He made a hat for her. Still looks rat like to me....Colin jokes that I much really love Joel to let him have Chloe. Joel - always remember the fact your mother is allowing this!

He is one of the smartest kids I know. The way his brain thinks is facinating to me. I would love to get a glimpse into how his mind works.  He adores Colin. Tolerates Norah. They are either best friends or constantly fighting. He is still champion of unfairness. Fighter of injustice. Always finds the loophole in everything.  He is very loyal to his friends and family. 

He is our constant source of entertainment. Always making us laugh. His quick one liners keep us laughing. He loves to create and learn new skills. Right now he is working on cooking and makes his own breakfast - eggs usually or pancakes or waffles and loves grilling.  He is someone who can be incredibly sweet and so strong willed and stubborn at the same time. Sometimes I’m not sure I will survive parenting him but I’m sure he would say the same about having me for his mother. He is the best snuggler and gives the best hugs. He is so happy and content with the simplest of things. A new box of crayons and it’s Christmas Day for him. I bought him a bag of plastic straws to craft with and he was thrilled for days. 

Happy birthday sweet boy! We love you! It’s going to be fun entering this next phase of middle schoolboy!