(above picture taken by Silverscape Photography)
My little intense fireball is four today. I'm somewhat sad to see three go. It was a very hard year, but in the last six months I have made huge strides in learning what works and doesn't work with my trick-or-treat boy. We've bonded even more, and I'm actually proud of myself for keeping it together as much as I have because boy, has my patience been TRIED!
Although times can be rough and stinging with my little Scorpio, the times that he pours out his sweetness are unforgettable. I wish more people were able to see this side of him! Maybe they will during this supposed "fantastic" year of being four. Here's to a safe, healthy, fun, and learned year for Ezra.
Before I forget, I want to write down a few things that characterize him and a few quotables as of late:
* Loves to hide under his covers and have Eric find him when he comes home from work.
* Prefers to use the outdoors for el numero uno. Just caught him doing said action off the FRONT porch this afternoon.
* His excuse for not wanting to use the bathroom instead of outside: "There's bacteria in there."
*Detests loud noises--especially ballooons popping. A huge meltdown happened yesterday while at Zurcher's as three balloons popped. Not good. Such an ironic characteristic about Ezra as he is my loudest child! (I think. They're all loud.)
*Would love to go "commando." Asks if he can also go "commando on his feet."
*Has a sharp memory and wonderful vocabulary.
*Would love to play everyday with his cousin, Ben.
*Said, "Put a cork in it, Evy."
*Knows how to cut some rug!
*Loves to help cook.
*Completely needs to have Swedish pancakes every Saturday morning.
*When being secretive he hides whatever he has taken under his covers or pillow.
*Has a desire for everything to be clearly defined and in place.
*Still likes to make an almost nightly appearance into our bed.
*Lately his "I love yous" have far outnumbered his "I hate yous." Progress.
Needless to say, there is never a dull moment with Ezra around, and I'm so thankful to be his mother! Happy Birthday, Little John.
P. S. Scorpio traits:
determined and forceful
emotional and intuitive
powerful and passionate
exciting and magnetic
jealous and resentful
compulsive and obsessive
secretive and obstinate
