This kid.

I just like him.

He makes me laugh every day. He impresses me with his art skills, and his music skills, and his woodworking skills, and his athleticism. He is a (usually) patient and kind teacher to his younger siblings. He’s several inches taller than me now, so I can ask him to reach all the high-up things. He has grown in his work ethic and diligence by leaps and bounds. He loves to be outside. He still likes to get a hug every morning (I think…though he might not actually say so). Did I mention he makes me laugh? He is seriously just so funny. From the time he was just two weeks old, an on throughout his infancy, he had the propensity to laugh in his sleep, and he has continued to bring humor and levity with him into most circumstances.

I am so thankful for the joy and creativity and compassion Elijah brings to our lives. He’s not always thrilled to have a birthday the day after Christmas, but I am so thankful that I get to celebrate him and try to make his day as unique and special as he is. My Buddy is one of a kind in all the best ways and I love him with my whole heart.