Love Mommy

Dear Connor,

You are a big brother for the third time, and to a third sister. I know another sister was probably not your first choice but your excitement and love for little Piper has shown me that you would have it no other way. You have told me though, that "Piper is great but next time lets make it a boy" ;) And who knows maybe one day you'll get that little brother. But for now you are honing those protective brothering skills for your sisters to perfection. 

I must say this year I am more proud of you than I have ever been before. You are coming up on 6, and completing your first year of school (80% of the time you are itching to leave in the morning to get to school and are bursting with things to tell me each day). You have been challenged with friends and academics and adapting to a new home transitioning to a new school and welcoming a new baby to the family. It has been a lot. Unfortunately for you, you are our first (I know how it is buddy!). As special and exciting as it is for us and you as you move from one stage to the next, you will have to endure the most parenting mistakes from Mom and Dad, and a heck of a lot of change as we continue to establish our family and settle into a long term home. I know it is not easy, I know it is all you know, I know you struggle with it at times, but I also know you are doing great. Your Dad and I couldn't be happier with having our Connor lead the path for your sisters, you have an enthusiasm for trying something new that is not easily found but greatly recognized and envied. I know it is hard when that new thing doesn't come easy, you're hard on yourself and it breaks me to see you beat yourself up about it (sometimes literally). I wish you could see what we see. 

I can say that you are the most obedient and mature as ever (now if your around other people that is totally reversed). When it is just us, or just your sisters and you playing outside, you remember what Mom says and are quick to help remind your sisters the rules. Lately Daddy has been working lots and I know you have missed him but I'm relishing the extra lovin I'm getting from you! You seem so snuggly and cuddly and huggy and kissy right now, which I'm trying to soak all up. You even want me to snuggle up under the covers with you in bed and stroke your head as I sing you a song (which is almost always "All I Want for Christmas is my Two Front Teeth"), even when I'm exhausted from a long day of this Mom life I can never resist that anxious smile as you pull up the blanket so that I'll take a little extra time at tuck in to snuggle and sing.

You are our Connor. Crime fighting, villian slaying, lego playing, video game wanting, early morninging, friend making, peanut butter/nutella loving, penny saving, all by myselfing, outdoor adventuring, homework hard working, super smiling, baby helping, super fast running; favorite boy. I couldn't feel more lucky to be your Mom.

Love,

Mommy