Well, our baby is five years old! I feel like that is not even possible, yet here it is. Being four brought many new changes for Eli – Matea (and the fact that you have to watch her like a hawk), moving out of my parent’s house (and essentially losing two extra parents to play with you), and school. We’ve had a lot of acting out and adjustment this year, plus potty training issues. I can’t say that “4” was my favorite age. But through it all we have seen so much growth in Eli in school, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
Eli constantly amazes us with how smart he is, and how quickly he picks up on things. He is beginning to read, loves numbers, and has such a memory! Though he is still shy and more reserved, he has come a long way, and does best one-on-one with other children. He is very generous and plays well with Matea (most of the time). And he is extremely helpful for Mommy, helping me with chores and cleaning, and doing special jobs around the house.
I love that we can hold long conversations, and that Eli has taken on a silly and fun personality. He can make us laugh like no one else! And Eli has a love for playing games which Jon and I share, and makes for a lot of family fun together. Eli also loves soccer, Legos, trains, building things, playing chess, and above all he loves Mario. :)
This year Eli has also really enjoyed BSF, and his favorite teacher, Mrs. Dyke. He absolutely loves her and has amazed us with how he doesn’t miss a thing that his teachers teach him. I ask him about the stories and what he learned on the way home and he knows it all! And he loves singing, just like I do. He and Matea and I sing together in the car, and it is a joy to hear him sing “Holy, Holy, Holy,” “Praise Him, Praise Him,” and “We Love.” This year he also asked Jesus for eternal life, and shared with us over and over that he loves Jesus, and loves God. A heart responsive to God’s truth is what I pray for for myself, others, and my children. It has been an incredible blessing to see Eli learn to know God and love Him more this year.
We love you so much, Eli, and can’t wait to see God’s plans for our wonderful 5 year old! Happy birthday!
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