Happy 6th Birthday, Benaiah!

Our Dearest Benaiah,

Oh, you are such a fun, joyful and spirited young man, and we love the way you keep all of us young and noticing the little things. You have thrived in kindergarten both academically and socially. I've been told by your teacher and other parents that you are friends with everyone, kind to everyone (even the girls) and are always smiling. Your principal hugs you every single morning when we drop you off, and shares with me secretly that you are one of her favorites. 

Almost every morning you are the first child to wake up, and the first thing you do is look for Daddy. He is still YOUR favorite. You immediately get in his chair with him and snuggle under the blanket while he reads his Bible and enjoys his morning coffee. We know the days of you fitting in this spot are numbered, so despite the discomfort, he welcomes you every time. 

You love to read, play with LEGOS (Frazier is a fantastic teacher), ride you dirt bike and scooter and race matchbox cars. Your favorite show is Spidey & Friends, and you cannot understand why you have to go to bed before your (much older) siblings. You are excited to play baseball this year, and Daddy is happy to serve as an Assistant Coach for the Diamondbacks with you. 

For career day this year you dressed in a Soul Farms shirt and hat with jeans and boots and declared you were going to be a construction worker like Daddy. You love to be with Daddy in any machine he is working in, and pretty much you'll do anything if Daddy is doing it. 

Some of your favorite foods are cheese, any kind of fruit (especially raspberries), cheez-its, pizza and rice. Your favorite books are anything by Dr. Seuss (especially Wacky Wednesday), books about super heroes and pretty much anything anyone will read to you. It's so fun hearing you read some of the words yourself as you've learned so much this year in kindergarten. You love to practice your sight words every day and complete your "homework". 

We are currently in a "phase" of you trying to exert your independence and be the mightiest even though you're the tiniest. You are loud when you don't get your way, and we are working on those big feelings you keep having. I'm thankful this really only occurs at home, and you're a gem elsewhere. You keep us on our toes!

You are a joy, young man, and we love you to pieces!

Momma