Happy 9th Birthday Carter! It's funny because on the one hand I feel like you have been in my life forever. It's hard to remember a time when you weren't around. But conversely, I can't believe you are nine! Aren't you still my sweet blue eyed toddler running around?
No, you are definitely not a toddler anymore.
This year at school you are in the third grade. It is going to be a challenging year academically but we will tackle it together. You choose to play football again this fall and it is becoming more enjoyable to watch. Your skills have improved since last year, you are getting blocks and catching the ball and running with it! Next year begins tackle football, so we will see if you choose to continue or not.
Well, I must explain a little bit about Kidville. Inspired by the terrific children's book Roxaboxen you, your siblings and many neighbor children have created Kidville. It is located in the woods behind our house, and there is a fire pit (filled with leaves and nothing else), movie theatre, and each child has created a home for themselves. There is a president, construction worker, demolition crew and many other jobs. I love to see your imaginations go wild, and spending so much time outdoors. This weekend alone you have been up to the woods at least 2-3 hours per day.
Carter, I just adore being your Mom. I love going on dates with you and talking about your life. Other parents have told me that their children don't want them to be around to pick them up at the bus stop or eat lunch with them. Your face still lights up when you see me in the cafeteria to eat lunch with you. You may not hug or kiss me at the bus stop anymore, but you are always happy to see me. I'm just so thankful we haven't entered the "embarassed by mom" phase yet.
Carter, during my pregnancy and postpartum stage you have shown such a genuine concern for me and my well being. It makes me feel so loved that you have been caring for me. You are so helpful around the house, over the summer you completely cooked dinner for us. You made pancakes and sausage. I sat in a chair in the kitchen and watched to make sure you got the recipe correct. But you handled the griddle and the sausage on the stove like a champ. This year for your ninth birthday you cooked and iced your cake. You really hate to clean bathrooms, but you gladly run the vacuum. Thank you for all your help!
Here is your nine year old birthday interview:
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Toy: X Box One
Favorite Tv Show/Movie: Scooby Doo still! (haha, you added this, not me!)
Favorite Food: chicken wings and pizza
Favorite Outfit: athletic gear
Favorite game: Football
Favorite art activity: Drawing and Playing with Clay
Favorite animal: cheetah
Favorite Song: Anything on Kids Bop
Favorite outside activity: Build Kidsville
Favorite thing to drink: Gatorade
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite thing to sleep with: Bluesie and spotty
What do you want to be when you grow up: An army soldier
What do you like about Ava: She is a nice sister
What do you like about Dawson: He is a nice brother
Whatdo you like about yourself:
What do you pray for: That no one goes hungry
What do you like to do with Daddy: go golfing
What do you like t do with Mommy: cuddle and read a book
Favorite Book: Geronimo Stilton
We love you forever, Carter boy!
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