Dear Bosty Bear,
We love you so much buddy! Year 8 was a big year of challenges and growth.
We learned last October that you have Celiac and not only that, but me, and the girls do too! You thought you gave it to me, since we tested you first, but I informed you that it was me that gave it to you. Sorry about that bud.
We discovered this right around the time that you and I were getting really into baking and watching the great british bake off. We had gotten really into making breads together. Talk about bad timing! However we began learning more about gluten free baking, bought a few cookbooks, and began making homemade gluten free bread that we love!
It was still a hard adjustment for you though, so we went to counseling to get a little help, and after a couple months you felt a WHOLE lot better. It's been a year and we still go to drs. appointments in Spokane once a month. It's a big trip, and not the most fun, but we make the best of it. We've had lots of fun Spokane adventures together!
We've gone to the Arboretum, out to fun restaurants, and we even went to a fun museum and tour of mansions in Browne's addition together. We made up a game in the car when we drive, where we pretend that we're running along side the car, over the hills, under the overpasses, and leaping across powerlines. It's a game I made up when I was a kid on road trips and you and I love it.
We discovered an awesome gluten free restaurant all the way in North Spokane called Coles, and it made you feel so good to have an ENTIRELY gluten free menu to pick from. You also started basketball this last year on a REALLY good AAU team. You were so brave being the new boy, and you played so hard, grew so much, and did really well. It was hard for you to feel behind but you picked things up so quickly and I was proud every day that you continued to show up. One night after practice we were right by the Temple and you were feeling discouraged so we took a walk around the Temple and it made for a really sweet night.
You're now in football and KILLING it! Holy Cow. You're an amazing football player. You've never played before but you picked it up so quick! You had one game of 2 or 3 touchdowns, 11 tackles, and 5 forced fumbles. WHAT?! That's crazy. It's been so fun to watch. Dad even cried on one of your amazing touchdowns. ha!
You still have such a tender heart and it's my favorite thing about you. For example you're the only one in the family not willing to bop Winnie on the face because you can't bring yourself to do it, even if she is biting you. You're also a really kind and good friend.
Everyday I'm proud of you. Every day I love you...so much!
I love you boy,
love,
Mama
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Happy 7th Birthday Isaac
Dear Isaac,
Happy 7th Birthday Bubba! We love you so much. This last year has been a joy with you. You've had a lot of learning and growth this year. You started kindergarten right after you turned 6 and you did awesome in kinder! Your teachers were Mrs. Fort and Mrs. Wuennecke and we loved them both!
Your biggest challenge this last year was passing out. I believe you passed out 9 times, and mostly at school! It's been scary for you, but you've been so brave and working through your fears. The school's been awesome to work with.
You recently started counseling for your fear of "B" and it's been working! You're even okay with saying the word blood now. :)
This summer we put you in art classes for 2 hours a day, 5 days a week. You loved it so much! Dad and I loved seeing all of your amazing projects and we marveled at what an amazing artist and painter you are becoming. Nana is so impressed with your talent and she's given you LOTS of sketch books to fill up. You're so cute and you like to take your sketch book to recess with you, so you can draw. :)
At the end of the summer you and your class had an art show and we got to see all of your art pieces on display in a REAL gallery. It was awesome!
We have so much fun with you and your imagination at home. You're still the silliest kid on the block. You always have the whole family laughing.
I love how deeply you love your siblings and your family. If anyone messes with any of us, you've got our backs! Your favorite thing these days is anytime you get time alone with Dad. It's almost a guarantee that the two of you will have a gluten date! Usually consisting of breadsticks. :)
Right after you turned 7 (you've been 7 for a few months now) we bought our puppy Winnie! Dad picked you and Boston up from school, you both walked in the door, and there she was! Sleeping on the floor by the sliding glass door. You were so excited! You've been the best big brother and friend to Winnie. You're the one I can count on to run and play with her when she's needing a little exercise.
Halloween is right around the corner and this year you're going to be a panda. We bought you a GIANT panda mask!
This is our last school year of "hands through the fence" and I know I will forever remember our morning goodbye routine with so much love. :)
Isaac, you'll never know just how deeply Dad and I love you, but I hope you can feel it in our loves, in our hugs, in our conversations with you, and on the rare occasions that you allow it...in our bejios. :)
One favorite thing you said this year: A little while ago you told me that you felt like Winnie was stealing your name, because we sometimes call her, Winnie the Boo. And you said Boo is your name. And you're right. You are and always will be my little boo.
We love you Boo!
Love,
Mama
Happy 7th Birthday Bubba! We love you so much. This last year has been a joy with you. You've had a lot of learning and growth this year. You started kindergarten right after you turned 6 and you did awesome in kinder! Your teachers were Mrs. Fort and Mrs. Wuennecke and we loved them both!
Your biggest challenge this last year was passing out. I believe you passed out 9 times, and mostly at school! It's been scary for you, but you've been so brave and working through your fears. The school's been awesome to work with.
You recently started counseling for your fear of "B" and it's been working! You're even okay with saying the word blood now. :)
This summer we put you in art classes for 2 hours a day, 5 days a week. You loved it so much! Dad and I loved seeing all of your amazing projects and we marveled at what an amazing artist and painter you are becoming. Nana is so impressed with your talent and she's given you LOTS of sketch books to fill up. You're so cute and you like to take your sketch book to recess with you, so you can draw. :)
At the end of the summer you and your class had an art show and we got to see all of your art pieces on display in a REAL gallery. It was awesome!
We have so much fun with you and your imagination at home. You're still the silliest kid on the block. You always have the whole family laughing.
I love how deeply you love your siblings and your family. If anyone messes with any of us, you've got our backs! Your favorite thing these days is anytime you get time alone with Dad. It's almost a guarantee that the two of you will have a gluten date! Usually consisting of breadsticks. :)
Right after you turned 7 (you've been 7 for a few months now) we bought our puppy Winnie! Dad picked you and Boston up from school, you both walked in the door, and there she was! Sleeping on the floor by the sliding glass door. You were so excited! You've been the best big brother and friend to Winnie. You're the one I can count on to run and play with her when she's needing a little exercise.
Halloween is right around the corner and this year you're going to be a panda. We bought you a GIANT panda mask!
This is our last school year of "hands through the fence" and I know I will forever remember our morning goodbye routine with so much love. :)
Isaac, you'll never know just how deeply Dad and I love you, but I hope you can feel it in our loves, in our hugs, in our conversations with you, and on the rare occasions that you allow it...in our bejios. :)
One favorite thing you said this year: A little while ago you told me that you felt like Winnie was stealing your name, because we sometimes call her, Winnie the Boo. And you said Boo is your name. And you're right. You are and always will be my little boo.
We love you Boo!
Love,
Mama
Sunday, March 17, 2019
Happy 4th Birthday Remi
Dear Remington Jane,
Four years babe! How did that happen?! Just the other day you cried to me, "I wish I could still be a baby." You were so distraught. And I get it. Your favorite thing in all the world is to snuggle with me or Rowan, or preferably both of us. And you could do that all day long. You're such a little lover, still! Just like you were as a tiny thing. You love your Mama fiercely and are full of "thank yous", "your welcomes," and "I love you around the world and never come backs." My favorite is when you ask me to wipe your bum and I say, "coming" and you say, "Your welcome." in the most polite little voice. :) As sweet as you are, you're full of an equal portion of spice. SO MUCH SPICE. If you've been crossed, or feel crossed in anyway you get a little ragey. You've got a scream that can pierce an ear drum! This usually stems from your very tender heart. You've gotten better at explaining, "this makes me feel sad when you do this" which is a hard thing to do. I'm proud of you. You love your brothers and they love you. Your Daddy loves when he gets Remi snuggles, and Rowan is still your bestest bestie. If only she'd let you play with her neck more!
Highlights from this year:
Four years babe! How did that happen?! Just the other day you cried to me, "I wish I could still be a baby." You were so distraught. And I get it. Your favorite thing in all the world is to snuggle with me or Rowan, or preferably both of us. And you could do that all day long. You're such a little lover, still! Just like you were as a tiny thing. You love your Mama fiercely and are full of "thank yous", "your welcomes," and "I love you around the world and never come backs." My favorite is when you ask me to wipe your bum and I say, "coming" and you say, "Your welcome." in the most polite little voice. :) As sweet as you are, you're full of an equal portion of spice. SO MUCH SPICE. If you've been crossed, or feel crossed in anyway you get a little ragey. You've got a scream that can pierce an ear drum! This usually stems from your very tender heart. You've gotten better at explaining, "this makes me feel sad when you do this" which is a hard thing to do. I'm proud of you. You love your brothers and they love you. Your Daddy loves when he gets Remi snuggles, and Rowan is still your bestest bestie. If only she'd let you play with her neck more!
Highlights from this year:
- Ashlynn Welly Wisher for Halloween
- Went to New York for your first time
- Went the American Girl store and had tea and brunch with Mom and sissy
- Learned to write your name
- Know all your letters and sounds
- Went to Sunbeams for the first time all by yourself! Even though you still wish some days that you could sneak into Rowan's class.
- First Salon haircut
You love fiercely and infuse our home with overflowing amounts of joy and fun. We love you Remington Jane, and you will ALWAYS, ALWAYS be Mommy's little girl. My baby forever.
Mom and Dad love you.
Love, Mama.
Happy 4th Birthday Rowan
Dear Rowan Adele,
It's been a couple months since you had your birthday but life has been busy so I'm JUST now getting to writing you your birthday letter! Four years of Rowan! I can't believe it. The time has flown girl. We just love you and all that you are!
Highlights from the last year:
It's been a couple months since you had your birthday but life has been busy so I'm JUST now getting to writing you your birthday letter! Four years of Rowan! I can't believe it. The time has flown girl. We just love you and all that you are!
Highlights from the last year:
- Wonder Woman for Halloween
- learned to write your name
- know all your letters and sounds
- Went to New York for the first time
- Went to the American Girl store and had tea and brunch with Mom and sister.
- Went to Sunbeams for your first time, in a class all by yourself!
- First Salon haircut and style.
You're so much fun. The brother's get the biggest kick out of you and think you're so cute. You sure love them. You and Remi are still the best of friends, even if you do still pull each other's hair every other day. You love sports and can't wait to play basketball and soccer some day. You're an emotional little thing and when you're tired or hungry it's hard to get you to do anything but cry. :) . You love your blankie and your thumb and I often find you in all random spots of the house curled up on the floor with blankie to your nose, and sucking your thumb.
You carry with you a sense of peace. Often I watch you bring peace to others or to our home. You lighten the mood, cheer up your loved ones, or problem solve to make others happy. I love this about you. You're strong and beautiful and kind. You love your Mom and Dad and give us lots of huggies and bejios. I can't wait to watch how much you grow this next year. What else will you discover, what else will you do? I can't wait to see it all.
Daddy and I love you so much Rowy girl. You will ALWAYS be our sweet, snuggly, baby.
Love,
Mama
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