When Did This Happen?

Apparently, I blinked.


My baby

became a boy.

My firstborn has been surviving outside the safety of my womb
for FIVE whole years now.

It is an honor to be this man-child's mommy. 

 Here are 5 reasons why:

1.  he is a LEADER

being the firstborn makes this come pretty naturally for my boy.  he comfortably fits into the big brother shoes & he takes his role very seriously.  he encourages his brother & rescues his sister on a regular basis.  it is a privilege to watch from my front row seat.

2.  he is a LEARNER

he is his daddy's geek.  mommy is somewhat of a bookworm, but daddy & his oldest are math & science guys.  everything needs to be an equation.  there's always something to figure.  his eagerness to know more will serve him well always.

3.  he is a LAUGHER

the boy is funny & he thinks life is funny.  he laughs when it's appropriate & he laughs when it's not appropriate.  he laughs a lot & he laughs BIG.  i'll always remember when a college group came to minister at our church & they carried on & on about how great his laugh is.  he has THE BEST laugh & it is absolutely contagious.

4.  he is a LOVER

he is NOT touchy-feely affectionate with others besides his closest peeps (thankfully i'm in that group!), but his love runs deep.  he loves the least & freely gives his money, his prayers, & his heart on their behalf. 

5.  he is a  LISTENER

this is how he leads & learns so well.  he listens well.  he hears what matters & he does so with more than his physical ears. 

I love you, E!  So much more than great big gobs of greasy, grimy gopher guts!   ;o)  (Did you know I was gonna say that?!)