Ephraim,
You are one of a kind. I could brag about you all day.
You're funny. You put a lego up your nose and it really freaked you out. Good thing Jeff taught you how to plug one nostril and blow or else it might still be up there.
You're humble. You hit the counter with a metal thing and had the consequence of running around the track. You went (and always go) the first time I ask.
You're a real friend. Jeff was gone at a YM campout with Dad the last few days, you spoke often about how much you missed him. You and Meriden love to draw together and write each other notes. You and Russell have so much fun pretending that sometimes it seems like you're in another world. When Christian is crying and I'm busy making dinner or whatever, you don't wait to be asked, you run to him and just start playing with him. When Estella cries you speak sweet and kind to her.
You're hard working. You love to get your jobs done on your chart and you really work at it until it's done. You do a great job at unloading the dishwasher, cleaning the bathroom and even helping others with their jobs. While Jeff as gone you folded his clothes without even being asked.
You're a turtle. You love to carry a backpack everywhere you go with toys, water a snack and sometimes even a change of clothes
You're a picky eater. Oh boy, if its not hot dogs or pasta or a burrito you are probably going to struggle to eat it.
You love maps. You carry around maps looking at them. We have a big interactive map that you love to study and learn the names of counties.
You're a fast reader. Jeff and Meriden struggled to learn to read and every time you read I'm so surprised how fast you process the sounds and form them into words. You like reading.
You're just super easy going. You need hardly any attention. I really have to make an effort to single you out because you're just super independent and happy to just be.
You have a big smile with one big tooth right now. It's so cute. You give the best hugs and are just so sweet.
Ephraim my heart is filled with love for you. I just really like being around you and I think you're just awesome.
Love,
Mom
