Four

Today is the day.  Four years old.  Four years in a blink of an eye.

Believe me, there are times and stages that I have longed for to be over.

And we're still in the middle of some of those now but I wouldn't change a thing.

You are at times as independent as they come and at times so very clingy.

You have all the confidence it the world but can be very shy. 

There is no doubt that you are enthusiastic about sports. 

Absolutely anything related to hitting, kicking and throwing you absolutely love. 

Right now soccer, baseball, football and golf are among your favorites. 

You also like swimming, hockey, tennis, pickle ball and Frisbee.

You get upset if you don't do something right the first time. 

Patience is something we are really working on.

You are always on the move and don't like to wait for anything.

But, on the rare occasions you do slow down,

you still love to snuggle and that I will never get enough of. 

You are so imaginative, inquisitive and tell the funniest stories. 
You are a dancer and a shimmy shaker.

You love being in the kitchen and really like to help.

You're not so sure about school yet. 

You resist going but then end of loving it once you're there.

You are exploring your world, testing your boundaries, and at times our patience.

You have a big heart, are kind and adore your sister.
Your smile is electric and your expressions priceless.
You have a laugh I want to bottle up and keep forever.

We can not get enough of our dear Maxy. 
The world is yours. You will go far.

We love you so, so much and wish you a very happy 4-years old.