SIX! It takes two hands to count his age now! My sweet, kind, incredible first born is SIX! It’s all gone so fast.

Just born…

One year old…

Two years old…

Three years old…

Four years old…

Five years old…

and now SIX!!!

What can I say about this kid? He makes me so proud. He’s just a good, good kid. He’s smart and curious and the most observant person I know. He’s constantly taking in the world around him, remembering it, processing it…and then asking me all about it! Kindergarten is going to widen his world so much and that’s the best thing for him – just more to learn and experience! I don’t worry about him at all in groups of people. He’s kind and sweet and makes friends easily. He knows what he likes and can often convince others to follow along – but if they don’t want to, that’s usually ok with him too. He’ll adapt or just do his own thing. He’s responsible and likes to follow the rules. He’s not perfect – we’re working on some minor “back talk” and other little things – but that’s all part of growing up.

My favorite is to watch Maxwell with Spencer and Samantha. What a fantastic brother, leader, and role model he is for them. And he loooooves them both. Oh, how he loves them. He and Spence really are best friends and he loves Samantha more than anyone in this world. They are just as lucky as I am to have him….and he’s pretty lucky to have them too.  🙂

He still loves big cats and animals of all kind. He likes to study them and learn about them and act like them! Dressing up is a favorite activity – whether he’s a ninja, a superhero, or a tiger! He’s a Lego master, a sneaky spy, and a whiz on the gymnastics bar. His art and drawing abilities are something else – so creative and detailed. I’m constantly amazed at what he can sit down and draw. He’s learning to read. He knows how to tie his shoes (in a triple knot!). He’s trying more and more new foods every day (thought still not his strong suit). He’s doing life right!

A little interview with my favorite 6 year old:

Favorite book – If I Built A House
Favorite tv show – Ninjago
Favorite movie – Avengers
Favorite color – camo (RIP orange)
Favorite number – 6,000,095
Favorite restaurant – Mexico Lindo
Favorite thing to eat – cheese quesadillas and refried beans
Favorite drink – blueberry juice and water
Favorite friend – Butler
Favorite toy – Legos
Favorite animal – wolves
Favorite dessert – white cupcakes
What do you want to be when you grow up? No idea about that!

I don’t know how to accurately describe my pride in Maxwell or my love for him. He just constantly exceeds my expectations for what my kid could be. He’s awesome. He’s funny. He’s precocious. He’s respectful. He’s kind. He’s the best.

My favorite six year old in the whole world. I love him so so so very much.

Happy Birthday, Maxwell!!