Dear Jordan,
Here we are, coming up on your fifth birthday. Your FIFTH birthday!?!? It's hard to believe that much time has passed. You are thriving and growing. I feel like every day you stand next to me and you've grown a little more. And now you are learning letters and trying to read. You ask questions all day and want to know more about everything. I try my best to answer every question, but you've always got one that surprises me.
One of my favorite "Jordan stories" that perfectly describes your passionate desire to take the lead and make things happen is the one of the day that we found a "Lost Cat" poster on our door. I showed it to you and read the details and you made it your personal mission to find Justice the Cat. You taped the flier on the door so you could look out and watch for him. You begged your dad to take you on a bike ride so you could search. He said that you wanted to ask every person you passed and even go door to door. You are committed to the things you care about!
Another thing I am really enjoying is watching your love for gymnastics. I knew it would be a good fit but it is perfect for you! You do it with so much joy and gusto. I love to watch you attack everything they give you to do. There have been so many times that I looked up to see you to a new kind of flip into the foam pit or jump of a spring board as hard as you can and grab the bar. It's good for your sensory needs, but it makes you smile and gives you joy too! I love watching you grow in your interests.
Another way I love to watch you grow is in creativity. You will get an idea and make it happen. Your Grammy bought you a "doodle book" with a bunch of starts to pictures and you finish them. But you never finish them in a way that is normal. There was one with a guy on a post and surrounded by water. The suggestion is that you rescue him and it's implied that you draw a bridge. Nope, you had to draw a helicopter! I love seeing that little light bulb come on in your head.
Just a few more weeks and you won't be four. It makes me want to weep and celebrate at the same time. I love you so much and am so proud of you!
Love,
Mom
Here we are, coming up on your fifth birthday. Your FIFTH birthday!?!? It's hard to believe that much time has passed. You are thriving and growing. I feel like every day you stand next to me and you've grown a little more. And now you are learning letters and trying to read. You ask questions all day and want to know more about everything. I try my best to answer every question, but you've always got one that surprises me.
One of my favorite "Jordan stories" that perfectly describes your passionate desire to take the lead and make things happen is the one of the day that we found a "Lost Cat" poster on our door. I showed it to you and read the details and you made it your personal mission to find Justice the Cat. You taped the flier on the door so you could look out and watch for him. You begged your dad to take you on a bike ride so you could search. He said that you wanted to ask every person you passed and even go door to door. You are committed to the things you care about!
Another thing I am really enjoying is watching your love for gymnastics. I knew it would be a good fit but it is perfect for you! You do it with so much joy and gusto. I love to watch you attack everything they give you to do. There have been so many times that I looked up to see you to a new kind of flip into the foam pit or jump of a spring board as hard as you can and grab the bar. It's good for your sensory needs, but it makes you smile and gives you joy too! I love watching you grow in your interests.
Another way I love to watch you grow is in creativity. You will get an idea and make it happen. Your Grammy bought you a "doodle book" with a bunch of starts to pictures and you finish them. But you never finish them in a way that is normal. There was one with a guy on a post and surrounded by water. The suggestion is that you rescue him and it's implied that you draw a bridge. Nope, you had to draw a helicopter! I love seeing that little light bulb come on in your head.
Just a few more weeks and you won't be four. It makes me want to weep and celebrate at the same time. I love you so much and am so proud of you!
Love,
Mom
