Wow! I can't believe you are 8 years old now. I remember the day you were born and so many other moments throughout these 8 years like they were yesterday. Last night we laid in your bed and snuggled for the last time as a 7 year old and we talked about the things we'd done while you were 7. It's one of my favorite traditions.
You have really grown into such a great little guy. You love reading and school but you also like being on school breaks too. You like Pokemon, Star Wars, dinosaurs and beyblades. You would watch the Jurassic Park/World movies on repeat 24/7 if we'd let you but the second Harry Potter movie was "too creepy". You love pizza and chicken nuggets and Cook Out. You love soccer and basketball and TROY football. You have made so many new friends in the past year and you were elected to the SGA this year.
This year you will complete 2nd grade, receive your First Reconciliation and First Communion and perform with the big Summer Spotlight group. You will probably make more friends and continue to shine at school and in soccer and maybe you'll even score a few points in basketball.
We've been planning your birthday surprise for about a year and a half now and I honestly can't believe we've managed to keep it a secret. First thing this morning you said "Don't YOU have a present for me?" Even though I knew it was coming, it still broke my heart just a little that I couldn't hand you something. I told you that your present will be here tomorrow and you said "Okay, just tell me what it is." I couldn't just tell you buddy. I hope that tomorrow morning you agree that it was worth waiting for and I hope it's as big a surprise as we are expecting for you.
I love you more than you'll ever know,
Mommy
