Four and a half years. While I haven't posted about you my little man, it's been because I have been playing with you. I've been reading you. I've been watching you grow into this well... little man. The last time I wrote about you I loved you without really knowing you. Now? Now I write about all the things I love about you. I love how we fight and bicker. I love how you like to punch and I really don't mind until you get into trouble. I like to rough house with you and I love your squeaky little voice. I love your giggle when you just can't keep it in anymore and how neurotic you can be. We have such a special relationship and it means the world to me. So, while I've been silent here, it's been because I've been living a life with you.
My sweet little lady, my Ellie bellie,
KINDERGARTEN???? Excuse me? When did this happen? How? You were just my sweet little love nugget who was always frowning. Now you are this precious little lady who passes swim class, and who took gymnastics, who can write her name, and has her DeDe's phone number on the fridge so you can call her to discuss when you didn't pass swim class the first time. There have been so many moments, that seem so small but are so big. I love watching you grow, and watching you be the very unique person you are.
So much has happened over the past 4.5 years and I can't begin to recount them all. What I can do though is recount those going forward. Like tonight. Tonight was a big one.
Elijah, bud, you were crying... again.. so mom had to take you outside to the car and asked me to grab Isabella and bring her to the car after meeting. So as I'm walking out with Isabella, DeDe follow us out. We get to the car and I trying to say goodbye to you little muchkins, and DeDe and your mom are whispering behind me. I didn't even know this, but Isabella, you did and asked what they were talking about. Well your mom shuts the car door on you, and looks at me and says... do you remember 5 years ago... ( my heart races.. yes I do remember 5 years ago standing in this same spot) when you followed me to the car and I gave you some news? My reaction? SHUT THE FRONT DOOR! I knew exactly what this meant. It meant just like with me and my two sisters, that there would be 3 of you. THREE! I was in disbelief. See me and your mom have started working in the same office over the past years. We are real close. I had no idea! Not even an inkling! THREE LOVE NUGGETS! After I got myself together and realized I needed to immediately update my blog, brush up on my photography skills, and so much more, I ran inside and grabbed your auntie Lana. She needed to know now. We needed to be excited all 4 of us. So Lana comes outside and your mom tells her that she got her something... another neice or nephew! Lana, my sweet Lana starts crying she is so happy. So I start crying, and your mom starts tearing up. The love we have for you our newest little one is already exbounding. We get to experience all the little moments one more time. One more adorable tiny person to love and watch grow.
I can't wait to meet you my sweetness, I can't wait to know if your a little lady like your big sister, or another little man like your big brother. I can't wait to know your name.
One last note, Elijah man... from one middle child to the next, I got your back bro.
