(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
2 comments:
I love our little Ezra. This was such a great post, Nina, and described Ez so very well. And Ben would love to play with Ezra every day too!!!! (I'm trying not to think about what it would have been like if we hadn't moved. Bittersweet...)
He certainly would add to the family dynamic! Shawn is a Scorpio and from what I'm told, as a child he sounded a lot like Ezra. I really do love the age 4, too.
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