The BIGGEST year of our life began right around Rowan’s sixth birthday. Here we are now, a year later, a completely different family! I can vouch also for Rowan, that he is a completely different boy!
In these first four, there is SO MUCH Uncle Simon in one (top right), and SO MUCH Uncle Dan in another (bottom right)!
Crazy!
I know those of you out there who don’t like my kids shaggy hair are just cringing 😆 You’re going to make it, I promise! You’re not wrong, though. He had a haircut right before his birthday last year aaaaand hasn’t had one since. Its on the list. He’ll get one soon.
Rowan is in grade one, but as a new SEVEN year old, he is one of the oldest kids in his class! He has had some struggly times at school, where they have opened the door up for some counsel, and he learning better about what goes on inside of his body when he gets so angry. I am proud and relieved to say that Rowan is doing so so sooo much better than he was a year ago! He is obedient and calm. He often responds with a respectful, chipper “Yes mom!” even when I’m impatient or snippy. On the occasion where it doesn’t go so smoothly, it is all handled much quicker, and he is always so remorseful.
As of yesterday, we received his blood results, and he is CLEAR for everything!! Praise God!
Some things about Rowan have stayed the same absolutely forever. He still LOVES soft comfort. The blanket I made for him this Christmas is still with him every night, which I did not expect. He always tells me that hugging it feels like a hug from me. He figures ALL my love for him is in the blanket.
Rowan is soft and clear and affectionate to those he loves. He LOVES helping, and LOVES being responsible. He loves when he can meet a need. He loves celebrating and encouraging. He is strong and brave and passionate! I am LOVING who he is becoming!
His birthday breakfast of choice is his grandma’s cinnamon rolls, so thats the name of the game!
I am incredibly proud of you, Rowan Toby.
Keep doing what you’re doing, sweet sir 💜 Press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called you heavenward in Jesus Christ!
Seven year ago, you were born. My most peaceful birth experience of my life. You brought much healing to my heart, sweet Rowan! I am SO happy you were born, and I am SO happy you’re part of our family!