Dear JJ,
One week ago you turned six. You woke me so excited and said, "I AM SIX NOW!" As excited as you were I was a little sad that the big day had come. Your fifth year was a big year for you. You loved most every event in your life this past year. I knew the day would come when you would be six but I hoped maybe five could last a little longer.
We have even seen little seeds that Jesus has planted in you that have been sprouting. The latest being when you asked to pray for some specific favorite people out of the blue during our bedtime prayers. We hadn't seen the people in awhile but they were on your mind. That evening I texted the person and let them know that you had wanted to pray for them. Turns out they needed the prayer that evening. It had been a long, crazy weekend for them and they needed those extra prayers. I believe that God laid them on your heart for that moment. He knew that they needed that. One of your favorite things to pray for now is a baby sister. You don't care how you get one, but you want one!
Then, you had your graduation from preschool. As much as you loved preschool we knew it was time for you to move on. You were ready. Your teacher even talked at your conferences at how well you had improved through the year. She had seen so much growth in you. All of this made you ready for Kindergarten and you couldn't wait for that day to come! 
You enjoyed our family vacation to Destin. You loved running into the cold waves and shrieking your JJ shriek. You loved flying kites. Everything was fun! You started Sunny Start soon after we got back from vacation and you loved it! You loved Ms. Dean and never complained about going. In the middle of Sunny Start we went on a road trip with Grandma to New Mexico. Once again- you had so much fun! You boys were country travelers!
Finally the big day came! You were off to Kindergarten! You were so big as we all walked to school. You walked in your room and sat down in your chair and soon we were gone. There were some tears on the part of me but you sat so bravely as the rest of the parents said good-bye to their kindergarteners. You had some adjusting to your teacher, as she's not the warm, fuzzy kindergarten teacher, but you really love going to Miss E's classroom. She knows how to challenge your little mind and expects a lot out of you. You are on List 14 out of 15 lists for sight words right now. You only needed to do three. We are so proud of you! I love holding your hand on the way home from school when we walk. Suddenly, it feels bigger and yet you will still hold my hand! I know the days are numbered where you will allow me to do that so I really cherish those moments for now. 
Your physical growth has been fun to watch, too! Although you are 50%, you are one of the smallest in your class. You haven't seemed to notice. However, when you stand by me I feel like your so much bigger than you should be. You also lost four teeth this year! The first came in October. Then, you lost your next a month later. The next a day later you lost another tooth. (at school- you were quite the talk of Kindergarten lunch going to the nurse when you lost your tooth so I hear. ;) Then, the following day you lost your fourth. The tooth fair was so very busy!
Some of your favorite things these days include Star Wars. I'm sure you like other things but Star Wars have triumphed all lately! You had a Star Wars birthday party. You wanted Star Wars toys for your birthday. You have watched Star Wars. Played the video game with Daddy. You just love them!
JJ- you have grown up so much! We had a few hard times when you were younger, but you have come out of those years with such growth! You have become my little man. You care for others. You love your brother and always include him in what you are doing. (including making sure Grandma got him something when you picked our your birthday toys since he had been such good boy!) You want to do the right thing and have such a guilty conscience when you don't. I am honored to call you my son!
Love you,
Mommy
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