Thursday, June 11, 2015

Dear 6-year-old Jake

Dear Jake,

  Another year has gone by in a flash and here you are, already six.  Mere words could never accurately describe my love for you.  You are an amazing person.  You are brilliant, funny, thoughtful, gentle, compassionate, and kind.  You always take the time to show others how you feel about them. You are still my baby boy in a lot of ways, yet you are very mature.  You still have no idea what you've overcome, how much of a hero you are, or how you've inspired others.  I hope to share all of this with you some day when you're ready.  You excelled in kindergarten this year, in all areas, but especially in reading.  You are very creative - you love to color, play Minecraft, and build with Lego's.  Recently you have aspired to come a "doctor who treats kids in the hospital" and an architect.  I will help you in any way possible to make your dreams come true.  You rarely get in trouble, but if you do it's because of your temper.  You can get mad if you don't get your way, and boy can you bicker with your sister.
  
  You love to play golf and swim - both great sports choices for you!  Otherwise you are a very active boy who loves hide and seek and playing at the playground.  I'm so glad you are living the normal childhood you deserve and I can't wait to see who you become and what you accomplish in life. 

  I love you, my sweet pea.

               Mommy