Letter to Westin

Westin,
My crazy, sweet, funny, laughing, tickling, spirited, unique little boy!!! You turned 4 this year.  What in the world happened? How did you get so big?

You are a gift to us and our family.  A gift we sometimes wonder why it has to be so loud?! You are pure joy. Everything you do is full speed. You play full speed, talk full speed, think full speed, and get upset at full speed! There is no limit to the volume with your joy too...it's okay it makes you unique.

The exciting thing is you jumped on a pedal bike the day before your birthday and just took off! It took one try and off you went. It was very exciting.

You love books, coloring, playing games, riding bikes out front, and playing with friends. You are such a sweet boy.

You, my love, you know no strangers and you are everyone's friend.  I love that about you.  You make us laugh everyday! You also make me crazy sometimes.

When we get in the car to drive anywhere...you don't stop talking. You pretty much ask a million questions which always require an answer.  It's adorable and exhausting.

You only like specific foods...it's okay that is typical for a four year old.   I don't mind making you PB&J Sandwiches, Chicken, Fruit, basghetti, and chips...oh you LOVE Chips.  Let's just make an agreement that you'll try new things every once and a while...maybe some veggies!

You are precious with Beau...such an awesome big brother. God knew Beau needed you when we had Beau.  You love him deeply and give him wonderful hugs.  He LOVES you and it makes my heart happy.

God has something special planned for you. You're a shining soul and a real lover of people. I'm confident you'll be a great friend and a great father someday.  I wouldn't be surprised if you ended up being a male midwife because you love babies so much!

It's been an incredible 4 years with you my sweet boy and I'm so proud to be your mom.  Our lives wouldn't be the same without you...all your quirk and pizzaz!

Don't go growing up too fast.  Mommy doesn't like that!

Love you sweet boy,
Love Mom