Billy also got some love from his California aunts. He was a spoiled birthday boy!
Billy’s “most favorite color” is red. I believe he says it that way because he doesn’t want the other colors to think they aren’t his favorite…red just happens to be his MOST favorite.
Billy calls himself a carnivore. It is kind of true. Out of the four boys, this one likes his meat the best. He’ll often ask for seconds of whatever meat we might be eating. We don’t eat a ton of meat, but this one would love it for every meal, I think. He is also my slowest eater. Oy. Everyone else will be finished eating, had dessert, and run off playing and Billy will still sit there asking for seconds or thirds … even AFTER eating dessert! I don’t understand that … you don’t go back for more chicken after cleansing your palate with a cookie! But Billy does.
Billy is getting to be a pretty good reader. It hasn’t “clicked” yet, but he sounds the words out and rarely needs help. Once it clicks, this boy is going to be reading like crazy. I’m also waiting for his handwriting to click. Is it possible that three-quarters of the way through kindergarten his handwriting is actually WORSE than it was when he started? Sigh. Guess what he’ll be practicing during spring break? (insert evil laugh here)
He was declared healthy and well at his 6 year old well-check. He’s small for his age, but I’m not complaining (nor concerned). Billy weighed in at 40 pounds (15th percentile) and is 43.7 inches tall (25th percentile). What my boys may lack in physical stature, they more than make up for in personality…especially Billy. Everybody knows and loves Billy. He knows it, too. And he works it. Heaven help us when this kid gets to high school!
Love you, Billy! A day doesn’t go by that you don’t make me smile and laugh! I’m lucky to be the one you call Momma!