Charlie turned 9

November 2020 

It happened, I got a whole year behind on my blog. Some people might give up at this point but I've found this to be a wonderful thing for us to look back on so I will continue on. Here are Charlie's 9th birthday photos.  It's crazy to see these are realize how much he has grown in the last year. He is a smart little cookie that wants to do all things in his own way and on his own terms. Homeschool has been good and challenging for him. He has recognized that he was able to grasp concepts better and really learn but he also has a hard time with me telling him what to do and he has very much missed being with friends daily. 

Charlie is a natural leader, which sometimes leads to bossiness, but he is always coming up with fun ways to play and his brothers are often on board. 

This boy has pushed me to the limits of my patience and then some, but he also has taught me so much about slowing down and letting go of some control to try things in a new way. We are very similar in our need to have control. 

He is a kind hearted and loyal friend. 

Anyway, My dear Charlie is amazing and kind and creative and I am lucky to be his mom. 

I will add the rest of the photos we took since this is their only chance at ending up on the blog. 

Miles took some of us while my belly was giant, a couple weeks before Walter's birth. 

On Charlie's birthday we got to eat all his favorite foods and have ice cream and cake and his new best friend and his family came over to celebrate with us. (New neighbors that moved in by our old house)