Oh Sweet Buddy......Can't believe you are Eight

 I can't believe your eighth birthday is upon us.  On this day eight years ago, my heart was overjoyed to hear the news, I had a grandson.

I've had the pleasure of spending eight whole years loving you.  Watching you grow up gives me such joy and your personality is still developing.

      

September 2016

March 2017

January 2018

                                                                         May 2019

January 2020

                                                                          October 2021

Now I know the past two years have not been easy for you.  It's a time we all, unfortunately, will always remember.  When Covid-19 struck and we went into lockdown, I did my best to keep your spirits lifted via Houseparty on the i pad.  Not being able to play with your friends or sit in class with teacher instruction took its toll on you but I know you did your best.  Even  though you relied on your i pad and Roblox to get you through most days (and way more than Mummy wanted!).  But I was highly impressed with hearing how you did Zoom meetings with your class.

When allowed I've loved our adventures together during the year.  Being able to be with you on holiday in August in Biniorella made it all that much more special.

Your strength as you grow older impresses me.  Just the other day, whilst out walking, you fell into a plant and got some nasty spikes jammed in your legs and hand.  I know it was painful, especially when Daddy pulled them out - you were so brave.

Chloe is so lucky to have you as a brother as you are so patient and loving with her.  She can be quite challenging at times but you respond with calm empathy with way more maturity than your years dictate.  Saying all this, god forbid you ever get hungry because it's like you've had an entire personality transplant.  Then as soon as you have eaten, you are our sweet chilled out little boy again.  Grandad and I often laugh together about how much you love cake!  So pleased you wanted to celebrate your birthday with us.

Your favourite things at the moment are football, playing games on your i pad, watching You Tube videos and playing on your Nintendo switch.  You don't really play with toys anymore which makes me a little sad.  I loved playing trains with you.

Now you can read properly.  As someone who gets a lot of joy from reading, I'm thrilled to see you start to do the same.

Here's to 8 Buddy, let's have even more laughs and lots of cuddles this year.

Happy Birthday.