My baby boy is 8 years old!!! My teeny tiny Wyatt boy, who was no bigger than a TV remote, is now 8 years old!! I just don't know how!! My heart is full of mixed emotions as I watch you grow. Looking at you, I still see my sweet little toddler with his puppy dog eyes and yet I also see my little boy who is growing into the most amazing young man! It's hard on your old mom!
You have been such a gift to me Wyatt. You're like me in so many ways that is very easy to be your mom. I understand what makes you happy and what makes you sad. I know what you will like and what you won't. I know what aggravates you and what pleases you. It's like watching me as a child! You know I like lots of snuggles from you, which you are still 110% willing to give me, and you always know the right words to say to put a smile on my face. We just get each other!
You're an awesome kid Wyatt! I had my doubts during those early years (those newborn- 18 month old days were AWFUL), but the pain and agony you put me through in those months have been replaced with joy and delight you bring me today! You are SO kind and SO selfless and you always put others first. You're a very obedient kid and always want to please me and everyone around you. Hurting other peoples feelings, even accidentally, is just not your thing! Oh how it hurts your heart! I pray everyday that God uses that soft heart of yours, and keeps in tender and devoted to spreading all that love thats in there!
School has been a bit of a challenge for you this year. It's year first year going all day long, which always stinks. No one likes to be in school all day, but you definitely don't!! (Can I just say I am SO glad you didn't have your first full day of school til you were 7 years old!!) You've been bored to tears many times during school, which stinks for you. I've heard you say, "I don't like school!" for the first time ever this year, and sadly we hear it often. You're just bored with the pace, bored with the content, and annoyed at first grade behavior (You've always been a little too mature for your age.) But your teacher loves you and you love being her example! You also got in to Mrs. Martel's class back in the fall, which has offered you some challenge and creativity that were desiring. You wish it was everyday, instead of twice a week, but you'll take what you can get!
Gymnastics has been amazing! You moved up to Level 5 at the beginning of the summer and I had my doubts that you were actually ready for that. But as of now, over halfway through meet season, you have proved me wrong! Holding your own on the podium at every meet!! You've got a lot of skills to learn still, but I'm amazed each and every practice at your strength and motivation to learn!! Basketball was also great this year! Your team was so fun and you boys were definitely one of the best teams in your league. You scored 4-6 points every game and have point guard written all over your face!!
When you have free time at home, which isn't too often, you definitely soak up as much playtime with your brother as you can. You two haven't been seeing eye to eye lately, as you're reached your limit with him calling the shots. You finally got up some backbone to tell him what YOU want to do, and it doesn't always go over well. So you're working it out- you both want to be together nonstop, but its just trying to find that compromise! But you guys love playing Legos, xbox, hatchimals/squinkies, Imaginext, army guys, riding scooters, making up random games outside, playing at the GWEN, and you're itching for our pool to open!!!
I am just in awe of what an incredible gift you are Wyatt. I am so thankful you are strong, kind, healthy, loving, and so compassionate! I pray God continues to use your sweet heart in a BIG way. I love you so very very much and I can't wait to see what this next year of life will bring! I bet there are great things in store for you!
I love you my Wyatt boy!!
