My Alex turned seven this month and I've not had time to write a nice post for his Birthday, so now that I've recovered some of my sanity, here it goes! Alex was born the morning the towers fell down, September 11, 2001. We named him Alex because it means "protector and defender of mankind." Right now we are deep in the midst of the struggle to turn a little wild one into a protector and defender.
When I think about Alex, the first thing that comes to my mind is his incredible sense of humor. For a seven-year-old he is a very funny guy. He's always got a wry observation or an appropriate movie line to crack his mum up at the right moment. When being put in time-out, he looked up and in the perfect imitation of Mr. Tweedy said, "Nooooo chicken escapes from Tweedy's farm." Just after we moved into our new house my neighbor called and asked him if I was home, without skipping a beat, he said, "Heidi, I'm five, of course my mom is home."
Alex is also extremely loving. I know this won't last forever, so I try to enjoy it while I can. He's been growing up a lot this past year. It's been interesting to watch him change from little boy into just plain boy (along with all the smells and belches). I love his freckles and his Monchee-chee hair. I love the way he plays so well with his little brother. He's been a great big brother ever since Ryan was small. I love his active imagination. (Alex is the one that organizes the make-believe games with his brother and his friends.) I love his Lego building prowess.
Alex has the heart of a warrior. He is brave and strong. I hope that I can guide him and help him become a fine young man despite the fact that I have yet to figure out my own life. I guess that is the ultimate challenge of all parents: trying to avoid loading your kids up with your own baggage. I love you big boy, Happy Birthday!
9 comments:
How sweet! Alex seems like a great kid... from the little bits I have gotten to know him. Maddy sure seems to love sitting by him at school! Happy Birthday, cute little witty Alex!
Great post Cheryl. Alex is a special spirit...you and Josh are doing a great job channeling that energy. We're counting down the days until you come!
You are such a sweet mom, Cheryl. I love your perspective on your kids!
You will have to journal this post for him. He is going to love looking back on that.
Alex is one great kid! As his former primary teacher, I would have to agree 100%!!
However, you must remember that great kids can only come from amazing parents and you and Josh are them!
Alex is going to the top of my "cool people" list. I love the bit about "I'm five, of course my mom's home." That made my night. I didn't know that he was born on 9-11. He was born on a day when a bouncy, baby boy would bring quite a bright spot. I think that's so cool.
happy birthday alex!!! he's so cute Cheryl!! wait...all your kids are so cute! :D
That is so sweet, your such an amazing mom!! That is so cute how you named him Alex because of the meaning behind it, very cute:)
Tell Alex a big birthday wish comes from up north from the Ball kids. He's got the same "holey" smile my seven yr. olds are enjoying. :)
How fun it is to hang with Alex and Ryan. Ben and Ricie are so happy they are friends with these two!!
Alex sure is one fun guy. Totally Cheryl in smaller form!
Love you guys and have a blast in Utah!
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