Dearest Jamesy,
There will never be a point that I stop writing you. There will always be words left that I leave for you to read when I am gone. My hope is that each word written will help, guide and comfort you--no matter where or what you may be enduring in your own life. It has been a promise I kept to myself before you were even born--that I would write to you.
So here you are--the big five years old and I can't help but feel a little sense of sadness because for some reason this number seems BIG. You have been through so much already--from Iowa to Georgia to Kansas. None of it was easy--and yes, even at your age(s) you were so intuitive with everything and everyone around you. Your resiliency still silences my doubts; the fear that it may all be too much for you.
Thank you for being our "first"--our little boy who provided mommy comfort just with the sheer color of your eyes--a reminder that daddy wasn't too far. You have given us more than we could ever give you and we are forever indebted to you for your laugh, spirit, joy and zest for life.
We love you,
Mom and Dad
(Lastly, without prompting or changing any of his answers, we decided to ask James a few questions before he headed to sleep for the first time as a five year old.)
What is your full name: James Regan Seidl
How old are you today: 5
When is your birthday: May 24th
What is your favorite snack: Cheesy Eggs and Bacon and Jelly
What is your favorite color: Red and Green
If you could have lunch with anyone in the world, who would it be: Daddy because he is strong and eats a lot
What is your favorite thing to do with Henry: Go on walks and fish with big stinky worms
What is your favorite sport: Baseball and Tennis
If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be: Georgia
If you could play with anyone for an entire day, who would it be: Liam, Connor, Ollie and Effie
Where is Kansas: Here in the middle of the state with coyotes
What is your favorite dinosaur: T-Rex because they eat meat and milk
Who is your best friend: Henry
What is something funny: Making silly faces and tooting
Where were you born: Iowa
Where do you love to visit: Georgia and the beach
Favorite game: Monopoly
If you could be one animal, what would you be: Cheetah
Favorite Superhero: Flash
Who do you love: mommy and daddy and henry
Favorite ice cream: Cookie Dough
What is your birthday wish: To have another baby
Happy Birthday sweet boy! May you always be adventurous, kind and willing to love more.
There will never be a point that I stop writing you. There will always be words left that I leave for you to read when I am gone. My hope is that each word written will help, guide and comfort you--no matter where or what you may be enduring in your own life. It has been a promise I kept to myself before you were even born--that I would write to you.
So here you are--the big five years old and I can't help but feel a little sense of sadness because for some reason this number seems BIG. You have been through so much already--from Iowa to Georgia to Kansas. None of it was easy--and yes, even at your age(s) you were so intuitive with everything and everyone around you. Your resiliency still silences my doubts; the fear that it may all be too much for you.
Thank you for being our "first"--our little boy who provided mommy comfort just with the sheer color of your eyes--a reminder that daddy wasn't too far. You have given us more than we could ever give you and we are forever indebted to you for your laugh, spirit, joy and zest for life.
We love you,
Mom and Dad
(Lastly, without prompting or changing any of his answers, we decided to ask James a few questions before he headed to sleep for the first time as a five year old.)
What is your full name: James Regan Seidl
How old are you today: 5
When is your birthday: May 24th
What is your favorite snack: Cheesy Eggs and Bacon and Jelly
What is your favorite color: Red and Green
If you could have lunch with anyone in the world, who would it be: Daddy because he is strong and eats a lot
What is your favorite thing to do with Henry: Go on walks and fish with big stinky worms
What is your favorite sport: Baseball and Tennis
If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be: Georgia
If you could play with anyone for an entire day, who would it be: Liam, Connor, Ollie and Effie
Where is Kansas: Here in the middle of the state with coyotes
What is your favorite dinosaur: T-Rex because they eat meat and milk
Who is your best friend: Henry
What is something funny: Making silly faces and tooting
Where were you born: Iowa
Where do you love to visit: Georgia and the beach
Favorite game: Monopoly
If you could be one animal, what would you be: Cheetah
Favorite Superhero: Flash
Who do you love: mommy and daddy and henry
Favorite ice cream: Cookie Dough
What is your birthday wish: To have another baby
Happy Birthday sweet boy! May you always be adventurous, kind and willing to love more.
