Number 5

Kuba
1,2,3,4,5!

My little guy is now five- which isn't so little anymore.  He is an amazing little boy and I simply ADORE him.  He's quite a character- passionate, smart, funny, "in-charge" and a real lover.   He thrives on connection and in relationship.  He prefers to spend one-on-one time with people.  He's zesty, spicy, sensitive, volatile and I think he's going to keep me entertained for a long long long time.  He's stated multiple times this year that he is the "ruler" of this family.  This give you a snapshot into how he would prefer things to be.  He loves books and is already reading.  He loves active play.  He loves his brother Anders so much and spends a lot of time playing with him.  He loves his friends at pre-school and talks about them all the time. He loves to cook, to bake, is a great drawer, story teller, and has a wicked imagination.  He still has his imaginary friends around, Bingo, Eli, Eggy, and their family of friends.  He has a sharp intellect and grasps things fully and quickly.  He needs to be doing.  He loves grocery shopping and helping with anything he can.  He gets angry quickly if he gets frustrated- which is a real treat to parent.  He responds very well to connection and presence.  He wants you to be here NOW,  like a little Buddhist teacher.   I know he's going to keep me stretching and reaching and growing as his mom.  I don't think I've ever met anyone quite like him and I feel so very grateful that he is my son.   How did I get so lucky?!!  Kuba, it is my hope for you that this year is full of abundant joyful experiences, lots of learning, and has multiple avenues for the development of your many, many gifts.  And in the words of Kuba - "I love you so much, I love you so much, like a monkey loves bananas!"  (But I love you even more than that!)

Happy Birthday KUBA!!