I hope you know how much I love you! This year the birthday celebrations lasted throughout summer! You wanted a friends birthday party and wanted a nerf gun war party, so we had that in June hoping we would have better luck with people coming. You had a blast zipping through the trees and winning for your team.
As June came to an end, your Star Wars bike that had a BALD back tire finally had it's last hurrah! The back tire had popped, the chain kept coming off, and Pretzel had eaten your seat. Disappointed to say the least, you looked at me and woefully said, "I'll wait for a new bike for Christmas. I really want the Dash Robot." Oh the dash robot! You fell in love with this thing since you could play with it in STEM during your first grade year. Grandpa and Grandma Smith and Aunt Dede and Uncle Mike decided to buy it for you, but you knew it was expensive and assumed it was all you could have for you birthday.
Leading up to this, you had used your own money to buy the "dash launcher" on Amazon for $20. You were convinced it was an accessory that came with the actual robot. You would NOT take no for an answer. We bought it and then realized after that you had only spent all your money to buy an accessory for a robot you could not afford. Your tears were big and heavy that day and I felt bad as I hugged you through that hard lesson. Two months later though your birthday was here and you knew Grandma Smith was going to buy it. Your excitement was palpable and your smile infectious. Your eyes, windows to your soul were dancing and flickering with light.
A few days before this, I was able to buy you a brand new bike. You got to go to the store special just you, me and daddy and pick out your bike. We went to two separate stores because your specifications were specific: mountain bike, brake handles, and gears. In the store I couldn't help but laugh because though I knew you were happy, you get so embarrassed you could only muster a quiet "yeah" when I asked you. Other patrons stopped to comment and you would bashfully hide your head and your cheeks would turn red. I would smile in recognition because I relate to you so much. Your thank you was in the sheer amount you have already ridden your bike! At 7:00 AM, you meet the sunrise with the tires hitting the pavement and a smile on your face.
A few days after THIS, you went to Grandma Baskall's house where she gave you some early presents of green swim shoes and two tank tops! You were over the moon because you only had ONE tank top and it was the one she gave you last year! You told her that you FINALLY had more than one and they were your favorite summer shirts.
Tomorrow, YOU, my favorite six year old on the planet, officially turns seven. Today is a Tuesday and is my longest day. I worked for 11 hours and saw 16 kids. When I got home late I realized I hadn't prepared your bday banner or hallway balloons...both a tradition since you were little. I ran to the store and daddy helped me get everything just right. Some may call me crazy...but my baby will never turn 7 ever again....and I sure wasn't going to miss it!! The day you were born is a celebration of YOU, but it is one of the happiest days of my entire life!!! One does not choose sleep over the anniversary of one of the happiest days of their life......
Jace Cody Smith, you make me so proud to be your mom! I end this post on an even higher note! A couple days ago, we went to the lake and daddy was stuck in "lake traffic!" I needed to park the jetski trailer and drop it, and then get you guys over to the swim beach. I managed to find a parking spot and that's when you took over. Like a pro you unhooked the chains, unfastened the cord, and then cranked the something that took the trailer off the hitch. By the time daddy rolled up we were getting in the car ready to take off and I bragged that you took care of it. Daddy gave you high fives and everyone was on their way. In the car after you said, "mommy, that's why I pay really close attention. So that if daddy isn't here, I can help you when you need it." It made me cry. Not sure what I did to deserve such thoughtfulness from a boy who has been on this Earth only almost seven years....but I'm so grateful. Love you Jace. Proud of you, and always will be. I'm so grateful God trusted me to be your mom.
Love,
Mommy
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