Micah Richard Grows Up

So many times a day I look at Micah and think, "Wow, he's so big!" It's so weird to think that it's already been five years since he was born. I still remember the details of his birth so clearly!

There's a new kind of parent-guilt that comes when your kids enter childhood and exit baby/toddler-hood. You start to worry about the opportunities you're giving them. Are they getting the right stimulation and discipline and love? We see Micah become deflated often when Caleb still gets special things for being young (like getting treats for going in the potty) so we're constantly reminding Micah of the special big boy things he gets to do.

Micah's got a lot of chores now that he's more responsible and more capable. He takes the trash out to the patio after he empties the small trash cans into the big one. He unloads the kids dishes and silverware from the dishwasher. He cleans his room, can bathe himself, and is doing 1st grade work in many subjects. He loves to play the Disney channel on Pandora and rock out to songs from The Lion King and Aladdin. He is bossy. To Caleb and sometimes to me and Terry. He's been getting in trouble lately for arguing with us. He thinks he's so smart that he knows better than us!

He's still more of a homebody and enjoys being at home playing with Caleb. His favorite things to do are play Wii and go for walks. He's a good eater and he always asks if what he's eating is healthy or not. He can make his own sandwiches and pour his own cereal and milk (leaving quite a mess in the process!).

He's so much fun to be around and talk to. His creativity and sense of humor are unique. He's a lot like his Dad. And he's a lot like me. And he's a lot like himself. Happy Birthday, Micah! You are so loved, kiddo!