5 and Amazing!

Grandson Carson turns 5 today!  I thought you were pretty incredible at 1,2,3, and 4 - but at 5 you're nothing less than amazing!  Smart - I've had bragging rights about your intelligence since you were identifying the letters of the alphabet at 23 months.  Curious - I had you pegged as an aspiring engineer after watching you inspect your toys to figure out how all of the parts move.  Athletic - you've been running, jumping, throwing, kicking since you've been vertical.  But the character trait that stands out the most in you, Carson, is GRATITUDE.  

Rarely do I walk through the door without seeing your smiling face, happy to see me, grateful that I have come for a visit.   Although you are a man of many toys, your face lights up with delight in anything you are given (even if you already have one).  I called to wish you happy birthday this morning and you were so excited to tell me about the car waffles you had for breakfast.  You love life and you are so grateful for all of the beautiful people in it.  

Carson, you have been an amazing big brother to Lilah.  Patience is the word that comes to mind when I think of you with your 2 year old spunky sister.  Although your personalities may be completely opposite, you have an exceptionally close relationship.  I hope you have a great Year 5!  You have so much to look forward to - starting kindergarten, making new friends, playing sports, I look forward to sharing some of those experiences with you.