Noah,
You are a sweet, shy, sassy, smart, funny, and determined little 5 year old boy.
I just love your playful side, that laugh is so distinct and when you get happy it is the giddy-can't-hold-it-in type happy!
Oh how you love your baby brother, Isaac. You call him "Sweet Isaac" and "Mamma Baby" (I don't know why!). He sure does remind us a lot like you...the pictures are very similar of you when you were a baby! You still like to give him kisses on the hand and head, attempt to hold him, and talk to him often.
You have an opinion on your outfits. For special occasions, you really like to go all out...such as Valentine's Day :) But for the everyday stuff, you are ALL about comfy pants and shirts (NO buttons!). My you are a handsome fella.
You have a very picky little palate. You eat peanut butter (only peanut butter) sandwiches for lunch most days. You also like non-chunky yogurt (your favorite is orange creme), apples, bananas, string cheese sticks, most kinds of meat as long as they don't have any flakes (seasonings) visible.
After a VERY lengthy battle to get you to eat ONE green bean, you finally agreed to eat it if you were "timed". And this was quite the feat. This is a typical scenario regarding vegetables, you claim you "hate them"...and for as small as you are, you throw everything you have into proclaiming your dislike. I have hope, as I can recall Christian being what I thought as extremely picky as well, and he seems to be outgrowing that...so here's hoping that happens for you too!
You can be so so silly. I actually look forward to the unknown antics you will say...or the things you do. You are often pleasantly unpredictable when it comes to your commentary. Your memory is crazy good, details from outings, birthdays, Christmas's from months/years ago you recall.
During your patch time, you like to do projects or work on your workbooks. You have gotten very good at counting and are very interesting in learning how to spell.
You love to play outside with your brothers. Water days are all of your favorite, you take turns being in charge of the hose. Literally hours of entertainment. If there is a peacemaker among the three of you, it would be you...but, we won't make that title official, as you don't mind reporting the wrongdoings that occur once things fall off track.
Oh no, you can have some extreme faces. And this is one of them. If I look at the picture, its hard not to laugh. I know the reality of what this face means, and I can just hear you saying, "not gonna do it" over and over again, for whatever reason. You are determined my boy...very determined when your mind is set.
You love to build, whether it be blocks, Legos, or wooden pieces with nails...you can create quite the projects. I am often amazed how your mind can work..how you KNOW without being told how things connect or function.
You beat to the tune of your own drum. You enjoy playing with your brothers and family, but if you through in too many other kids or people you don't know...and you would rather just play by yourself. You have deemed yourself as "shy" when you are overwhelmed, and will say, "I don't know why, I'm just shy."
You have some very funny expressions and motions. There is no describing some of them, I just hope I can remember them in my head :)
And the painting/drawing/coloring...you have a true talent in my opinion. It is quite impressive the things you can draw with no image in front of you!
Oh Noah, you have such a joy for life!
Thank you for being a special 5 year old...we love you so very much.
