Dear Ryan,
How can it be? Where has the time gone? It can't possibly be 8 years since you were here...
and then we went from being DINKs (dual income, no kids) to a family
You are loved more than you can begin to imagine
But you were hard to resist - look at that face!
The next thing I knew, you were in preschool!
Twice!
Somehow, you became 7
And now you are
8
You are such a sweet boy, so thoughtful and sensitive, goofy and fun! You love to snuggle and have Daddy and I all to yourself. I'm pretty sure your love language is quality time and physical touch. You are becoming more independent. On school mornings I barely need to tell you what to do. In fact the other morning, I'd gone on an early morning run and asked Daddy to get you guys up and moving until I got home. But when I got home, you were already dressed, your bed was made and you were toasting yourself a bagel for breakfast -- Daddy was still asleep! You enjoy your independence but you revel in family time. Your favorite moments are when we are all together as a family either playing games or watching a movie. I love the little person you are becoming. You are excelling in school and we are so proud of you. You love Jesus and it makes my heart happy to watch your relationship with him bloom in understanding. I love you to pieces, Brutus!
Love, Mama
