It's official now

 My Sam is now six and proud of it.  He wears a new birthday watch everywhere he goes now, and I feel like that little Timex makes him look all grown up.

 

He opened some more birthday Legos  first thing Sunday morning and couldn't have been happier...

 

Max, on the other hand, was still wondering where his birthday presents were...

 

Thankfully, Sam was quick to share with his little bro and life was good again.

 

 

Max is reaping the benefits of Sam going to kindergarten though... he gets the Legos all to himself for those 3 hours each morning that Sam is gone.  It works out perfectly!

 

 

 

Oh Sam, you are so good.  You are so happy, so kind, and so thoughtful.  You are a thinker and love to ask questions.  You are sensitive.  You can tell when I am having a bad day and like to leave me notes and drawings to cheer me up.  You are such a wonderful example to your little brothers.  They both follow you everywhere and try their hardest to keep up.  And you know what I love?  I love that you always include them.  You just do.  You let Max use your favorite toys.  You let him join in the fun when you have friends over.  You make him feel so cool.  And little Jake adores you.  You are always on the look out for him and help with him more than you know.  I adore you, Sam.  You are one of my favorite friends.  Happy 6th birthday, sweet man. 

 

This is going to be a good year.  I can just feel it.