Four

You are 4 and the whole world stands in front of you, just waiting for you to touch it.

 

You can dribble a soccer ball across the field and kick it in for a goal.

You can flip over the bar at tumble class.

 

You listen to chapter books now -- all of the way through.

You're learning to read.

You're starting to ride a little ways on the two-wheeler without training wheels.

You make your own bed and tuck your bunny blanket under the covers with just his head sticking up to remind you that he's right there waiting for you at bedtime.

 

You sleep hard.

You love sausage, pepperoni, salami and spam.

You also adore:

The big cats ...



Madagascar ...

The monthly zoo mag...

Chocolate...





Gummies...

Your big sister ...

Your baby brother's fluffy blonde hair ...

 

Your Papa ...

And, praise God, your mama, too...

 

I adore you, too, big boy! Many happy returns of the day!