Bit's of Sunshine // August 2020

August 26, 2020

Bit's of Sunshine // August 2020

Bits of Sunshine // August 2020

Roman Eli you continue to grow and amaze me. You're 7 years old, an orange belt in Taekwondo, and going into 1st grade! We just celebrated your birthday and had a Mario Party!

For the past few months you've been back at karate class and literally killing it! You just got your 4th stripe on your orange belt. One more to go with testing right around the corner in September. We couldn't be more proud of you! You also met your 1st grade teacher this past week and although you were too shy to say much. You thought her name Mrs. Bacon is too funny. It is pretty funny since that is one of the only meats you eat! You are such a picky eater.. I don't know what to do with you! I cook and switch things up all the time. You play gag and say "that's disgusting" without ever trying it. You're a mess, but I love you. You're growing into such a smart, strong, brave, and caring young boy.

Oh Axel James, where to begin? You're four years old and my heart swells at that thought. It is so bittersweet watching you grow more and more into the young boy you are. Knowing you're growing into an independent, smart, funny little boy, but also realizing my baby isn't a baby anymore.. You talk nonstop.. Like I get tired for you with how many questions you ask in 5 minutes time. You're hilarious (I like to think like I was at your age. Ha!) and after making me laugh you always have to ask "that's funny isn't it mommy?"

You still have some speech issues, but I continue to hear you grow out of them everyday. Again another something from me. I do hope you start calling me "mommy" over "nonny" soon, but that will be another bittersweet moment. Especially since your brother tends to call me only "mom" now. You have one more year at home with mommy. We will be starting pre-k at home (like I did with your brother) with the hopes of starting kindergarten next school year. You seem so ready. To be included we even ordered you a Mario backpack to match big brother this year. It will come in handy filled with toys while we wait to pick up Roman in parent pick up line in the afternoons. I can't wait to watch you grow and learn this year as we prepare for school next year. I also hope you mature enough soon for karate class too since you get so jealous of your brother. My little dinosaur loving, video gaming, mini me.. I can't believe it's only one more year before you aren't home with mommy either.

From the day we waited for Axel's arrival to the first moment Roman laid eyes on him I knew they would be the greatest of friends. Although it took Roman some warming up.. like years...haha.. We still got there and you two brighten each one of my days with your friendship. You both are growing up on me and though I'm super proud and love watching you become the people you will be.. My heart can't help but hurt knowing the days are going by too quickly. XO