You are currently in TK at grapeland elementary, and let me tell you, you SOAR. There are times i think you have been in this world before, maybe even a few lifetimes. You are just so damn smart and so damn giving. I wonder How me and your father will teach you ANYTHING because it seems you are the one teaching us all about life and love. Your grandma Mimi has always said you have an “old soul” , she’s right, you just get it. Everything comes natural to you; school, friendships, snuggles, love. Man would your grandma Debbie love you. I often think about how much she would love to watch you all grow, especially around these days of her passing. If only she would have hung on a little longer, you and your sisters would have fulfilled her life’s dreams of granparenting. You and Deborah are currently in an after school program called KUMON, it focuses on math and reading; and MAN are you competitive. You just can’t stand being behind Deborah. You try and beat her at EVERYTHING. If she is reading a book and uncertain of a word you try to say it faster than she. Your teacher Mrs. Smith speaks so highly of you, mentioning you are top of the class and often the one most others follow and look up to. I just love yo hear it, to know that you are kicking ass and taking names .
You love a lot of things, but bike riding seems to be one of your favorites. You love to race at the bike track and also excel at that as well (surprise surprise). You win trophies and when it’s just a medal necklace you get disappointed. Dad has taken you to state races even to support your hobby (sometimes i think he loves it more than you do). You also love swimming, playing with your cousin Jacob and your best pal Tyler .
You are super independent, love to do things on your own (brush your teeth, get dressed, make your bed, clean your room. You hate other people making a mess of your room (especially your little sister and your little cousin Nathan). You have a short temper. You get MADDDDDD when you are mad. You are stubborn. It’s hard to talk you off a ledge once you are on it. I cannot Convince you of ANYTHING. You just believe what you believe and that’s it, no room for argument.
You have still never had a cavity (Deborah has). . You still have alll your baby teeth (tell one to come out already). Your hair is almost brown , your eyes are green. Your feet are HUGE.
You HATE the mornings, being woken up early , taking naps, being told no, eating broccoli or any veggie at that (your favorite is asparagus) , you don’t like shrimp (Deb and iris do). You can take down an 8 oz fillet faster than i can. You love hot dogs and Mac n cheese. Everything is a negotiation, “if i eat all my chicken can i have Desert?”. You are an awesome big brother , you often will even let iris or Deb smack you and you won’t smack back. You humble me, make me see how precious this life is. I always thought a boy wasn’t my jam, you have proven that to be wrong. You were sent to me for a purpose, to remind me of the greatness of the unknown and unexpected (i always Wanted girls). You come into my and daddy’s bed nearly EVERY NIGHT for love and snuggles and sleep and i dont Get mad one bit. One day you won’t want to and man does that already make me wanna year up. Thank you for another year of love, of life and joy. I love You Eli
