Nine

Today my oldest turns nine.  Nine.  He’s still a young child, but more and more I get a glimpse of the man he will become.  And it makes me fall to my knees with gratitude, and fills my heart and mind with wonder at how he could be mine.john age 9 copy

John is bright and inquisitive, but would be happy as a clam mindlessly Minecrafting from sun up to sun down.  He is well-mannered and polite beyond his years.  He’s athletic and competitive, but is also always genuinely happy to see others succeed.  He is sensitive and perceptive and would never intentionally hurt another person’s feelings.  He is abundantly self-confident and continues to be strong willed.

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He also has his quirks… he hates wearing pants and jackets and never eats his lunch because he is too busy socializing.  He talks constantly.  And I do mean constantly.  Oftentimes he isn’t even saying anything, just making some odd noise that drives his little brother crazy.  He claims he is allergic to peanut butter and he won’t go to sleep without his daddy sitting in his chair.  He won’t stand for having a strand of hair out of place, but wouldn’t voluntarily take a shower or change his undies to save his life.

I never want to forget these days, these boys as young children.  I know they are some of the best of our lives.  We’ll be celebrating BIG today… savoring every second of the first day of NINE!
xoxo

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20 thoughts on “Nine”

  4. Happy Birthday John!! You are right, at this age you begin to see the adult they will become. My oldest granddaughter will be nine in the spring and I can already see a bit of that teenager that is coming. We have to hold on to these sweet days and cherish each one.

  6. Happy 9th Birthday, John!!! Hope it's wonderful & fun & filled with lots of celebration, (and a great gift too). I have to say I love that bow tie! My husband wears a bow tie every day to work, but I need to find him something sporty like this one. Amanda, I hope you & your family have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

  10. Happy birthday to your beautiful boy! He is so blessed to have you as his Mummy, I'm sure you will make his special day just perfect. I share your enthusiasm for making life wonderful for my kids and am taking notes of your wonderful parties and fun times you put together for your kids. So thank you for sharing all that you do, I greatly appreciate it. Sending you happiness from down under in Australia! Jenelle.

  12. Wishing you a Very Happy Birthday, John!! You are a remarkable young man. I hope YOUR day is filled with happiness, joy and blessings!!!

  15. Happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, HAPPY 9th Birthday, John! Make a wish, count your many blessings and enjoy your special day. Wow! Time flies! Jane ~ San Diego

  16. He is such a handsome young boy!! He is looking more and more like his daddy. Hope he has a wonderful birthday, and blessings for a fabulous year!!

  17. Wishing John a very happy birthday!!! He looks exactly like his father and yet his personality traits strike me as all you! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and super birthday memories.

  18. I hope he is enjoying his special day! Too funny on the shower thing…my kids hate getting in the shower but once they are in there, I can't get them out! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
    Cheers! – Shelley

  20. Just wait….one of these days you won't be able to drag him out of the shower! :) My son was the same way about his hair. Many times he would re-do it before going to school, etc. I hope he had a wonderful celebration! He's so handsome ~

    xo
    Pat

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