.: Ryan's Birthday

It's so hard to believe that my baby is turning 5! It is still so young, but kind of a magical age. He is not a preschooler anymore. He will start Kindergarten this year. He is 1/2 way to 10! How did 5 years fly by?

I remember when he was a tiny little newborn. I held him and nursed him. I knew he would be my last baby and tried to cherish every minute with him. It seems like just yesterday when I was so worried that he was having seizures- I still feel my heart clench at the scare we had and the relief when we learned he was ok. Time goes so fast. He was such a busy baby! He was walking alone at 10 months and climbing out of his crib before he was 2! He is a strong, spirited little guy! But to watch him grow and change has brought me so much joy!

One of my favorite parts of the day is when he will climb in my bed in the morning just to "cuddle". I will sometimes go get him out of his bed a few minutes before I get up- just so he can have his cuddle-time!

He is learning so much. He can write his full name and recognizes almost all of his letters and sounds. He loves to play games and play with his guys. It is awesome to see him discover the world around him. He has a very vivid imagination and will tell me all kinds of great stories about the things he sees in his world.

The other day he said, "Mommy, I am going to grow backwards. I am gonna turn 4, then 3, then 2, then 1, and then be your little tiny baby again!" Oh how I wish he could!

The big 5 year-old starts his birthday with opening presents!