T- 8 years old

Tristan turned 8. Baptism will follow shortly but a few words about him of late.. Tristan has blossomed this year. For the first time since he was born I breathe easy at night. Hes doing well in school, no major friend issues, hes happily engaged in activities hes good at…. He is addicted to his tablet….well what kid isn’t…but it keeps him occupied and since we don’t have a family TV and he doesn’t play much video games its all good. Hes great at playing games. Magic and Chess for starters. Beats his dad almost everytime. Tristan has become more affectionate with me. He initiates vs me. I love that. It felt for so many years he kept me at arms distance and didn’t want anything to do with me. Its slowly changing and I eat up every minute. More often than not he gets easily frustrated but hes quick to apologize and turn things around. A year ago that would never have happened. Hes spunky, funny, still has his obsessions, races through homework and chores, rather play with friends then hang with his familia, but im not complaining. Hes old enough to take places, I enjoy being around him and I am praying this is the beginning of a long life of good times and the past 7 years will become a distant memory. Tristan struggles still being a middle child, in the shadow of Elijiah and not the baby where we have to spend a lot time still with Jett. Carving out one on one time is harder to do but we have done it. I love his quirky ways, funny faces, intensity and drive. Hes adorable, and I think about how he will be as he grows up and hes making this mama very proud. Love him always and forever….Happy 8th birthday my dearest T. Thanks,