[/caption]Helaman turned 5 this month. He's such a fun son. (I'm a poet!) He loves the help me with "chores" and I am enjoying that while it lasts. He loves going to school and learning new things and playing with the kids there. He has such a curious mind, and I'm convinced, an almost photographic memory. He reminds me a lot of his dad in so many ways. He wants to know how everything works and is never satisfied with a blow off answer. He has his own ideas, and while he wants to be good, he also wants to do what he thinks he wants to do right then (Omar anyone?)
He's always been a little shy, but in his usual analtical way, he asked me about how to make friends and then has been applying the steps everywhere he goes. He loves to talk to everyone we encounter now, and does it in such a cute grown up way. Like when the lady at Wal-Mart tells us the total, he says,"Okay, great." and then will probably thank her for the receipt before we leave.
He is still in gymnastics and LOVES it. He's getting stronger all the time, and it's been really good for him. He also really loves soccer, especially when his dad is the defender coach and he gets to play defender or goalie. Still anything is cool with dad. And he still loves art. He wants to do a craft everyday, and loves drawing on the computer now, too. Maybe he will be an artist when he grow up, though now he says mechanical engineer. "Like Daddy?" I asked. "No, so I can be a race-car driver." (Most Nascar drivers are mechanical engineers.) Funny kid.
Helaman cracks us up, and fills our lives with little boy joy. Happy Birthday, Buddy. We love you!
Holly Cow! Helaman looks way different; papi and I did not recognize him (well we did, but you get the point). I think you described Helaman perfectly...he is so analytical and such a thinker. I cannot wait until Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteHelaman you look so grownup in that picture. You are getting so big, so fast. It sounds like you are really enjoying your school, soccer, and gymnastics. I especially like that you are being so helpful for mom with the chores. Good job, kiddo! See you real soon. Love you.
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