Nick Names: Monchechee, Bud, Sweetness
Height: X inches
Grade: Finishing up 2nd Grade
Favorite Color: Red & Black
Favorite Food: Yogurt, Feta Cheese, Pancakes, Cereal, Pizza
Other Favorites: Pokemon, Bay blades, Graphic novels, Lego

EIGHT! I feel like we’ve finally left little kid behind and you are becoming this super cool middle age kid. I can have super long conversations with you about the world or politics or yourself. You love learning and are still into math and reading but also really enjoyed learning cursive this year.

I feel like you have a good group of friends at school, and also have things outside of school you’re doing great with too - you just earned your first big kid belt in karate!

You are so kind, empathetic and caring. You pick up on people’s moods, you like to make your sibling’s happy, and you care about our world. You still love to cuddle and give me hugs and I hope that never stops. Injustice drives you insane, which is a blessing and a curse, because this world is not always fair and I hate watching you learn that over and over. It also means you won’t accept a “because I said so” answer anymore (as if you ever did…)

As always I’m super impressed with how you handle difficult situations, how well you know yourself and stay true to yourself, and surround yourself with only people who will respect you as much as you respect yourself. You’ve had such a great year - Happy Birthday!!

We love you so much.