So the week of the "birthday blitz" is wrapping up here with Jon's 6th birthday......Ever since Allison and Madison's birthdays in November he has been asking when it would be his turn and finally the time has come! I guess that is the story of the last child's life, right? "When will it be my turn?" Jonathan always wants to try what his older siblings are doing - and then he always has other tricks up his sleeve to get the attention or laugh!
In his early years, Jon loved sitting at the table with us to "do school." When he began "kindergarten" at the beginning of this year, he all of a sudden decided maybe he had seen all the school tricks I had up my sleeve and he wasn't so interested! Yikes. Turns out I think he really just wanted "alone" time with me - so finally this semester I have adjusted some things and he is enjoying his studies more......However he has always got a unique approach!
Every single one of our kids is active and Jon is no exception......He is moving at a highly rapid pace 99% of the time. I don't think there is a way to slow him down! I think I am a fairly calm mom when it comes to flying and daredevil boys......but his lack of fear is a little crazy.
Jonathan is always ready to go outside and rollerblade, play football, or just run. And it is always at top speed......he runs the mile at PE with the best of them. While he will be chasing his brother at 6 and a half minutes for awhile, it may not be too long - he is already running a mile without stopping in around 10 minutes.....ahem.....faster than his old mother who is always looking at his cute little rear end!
Seems this boy always feels the need for speed.......
Rain, snow, or shine.....he is ready for fun.
And when he is not moving quickly, Jonathan is usually being silly - making someone laugh with his jokes, faces, or gestures......
Jon has a serious or snuggle side to him too. He loves to curl up in my lap anytime for a book or after dinner when we are all visiting at the table. And recently, he has decided that he likes to gently brush Allison and my hair while I read aloud our Bible, history and science. So sweet! He is a fabulous assistant in the kitchen and with other house or yard work. He loves to have "jobs" to do and is diligent. I think Jonathan is fairly patient with being the never ending passenger in the van too!
Jonathan loves Sunday School and has a keen memory for the things he learned in class. While I think he looks forward to attending BSF with his older siblings, he also likes the night home with mom alone.... : ) Yet as much as he likes to hang out with mom - this boy is fiercely independent and will "move on" on his own with no problems! He just shoves off when needed! I love that about him!
We love you Jon - thanks for lighting up our days! And we will continue to pray the same scripture over your heart as you grow and mature as we did the day you were born.....
"You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others." 2 Timothy 2:1-2
