Ethan's 5th birthday

I know that this is a little after the fact, his birthday was on December 8th,

but I still really want to post about my BIG little man, Ethan Ethan is definitely a natural leader. I constantly tell him that he needs to always be a good example to those around him because if he does it then those around him will follow him- Not only does Addison copy him in everything he does many of the kids a preschool watch him and follow him. I am always surprised at the amount of energy that Ethan has. He can go and go and then still want to go some more. This has been hard for us right now, because I am constantly tired and he wants someone to play with, or go outside or play a game or do a "cool craft project" Sometimes I feel like I cant keep up with him. Here we are enjoying Ethan birthday cake that he helped to make. The picture below of the whole cake with the piece missing is the piece that he wanted, a piece from the middle- can you blame him?

I want Ethan to know that he is such a great big brother and son and in the recent weeks has really stepped up and helped me out with so many things. He is so good at cleaning up after a meal, making his bed, writing his name, sounding out words, entertaining us, loving for those around him and so much more.

It is hard for me to think that I have a 5 year old but at the same time I love it.