Thursday, July 10, 2014
The boy is FIVE!
[Running late, per usual.] Our one and only Bennett-boy turned FIVE-YEARS-OLD on June 15th! The Heir to the Dowling throne is the usual joke around here. The Alpha-Male's offspring; boy wonder. Being the only boy sure has it's perks. Lots of one on one time with Dad. You're own room. You're (mostly-if you don't count the toddler stealing EVERYTHING) own boyish toys. He's a happy kid.
Time never went this fast before babies. It's just not fair. I study this boy's face lots. All. The. Time. It changes daily. It really does. If I don't take the time to study then we'll open our eyes one morning and he'll be a man. *Sigh* He's no longer creeping his way to that title of 'man', but it seems he's flying to it. It's fitting that he enjoys flying into everything since his big 5th birthday party celebration was none other than the great Peter Pan, per his request.
5-year old Bennett (a.k.a. Peter Pan)
Along with Peter Pan , this boy loves any and all adventures. Bennett treks along in everything with his Dad (and lots of outings with Poppy Dowling)
. Whether it's a hike on Bear Mountain, fishing all over the north country, chopping wood with Poppy & Dad, rock climbing in the foothills of the Adirondacks, or simply doing some backyard projects, he is all hands on deck. He owns his first knife, handed down from his Dad. And while I'm holding my breath, he's beaming with lessons from R.Jay on the proper techniques and safety. He asks for bonfires nightly and can throw down a pretty good argument when it comes to having to come indoors at night.
He's a builder. Tinker toys and legos and pretty much anything in the backyard he can find.
He's a fighter. Wrestling and swords and kung-fu moves.
He's a lover. Dances with big sister and cuddles with little sister and never missing an "I love you, too" for mama.
He's a thinker. How does this work? and why does God this? and when? and how? and why? You get the idea.
He's a student! Officially starting Kindergarten at home and CFA this year. He tries his backpack on a few times a week in earnest and asks often when his own school books will arrive.
He's a quick learner. In everything said above but in his heart as well. So much like his Daddy, his heart is soft and shape-able clay and I'm constantly reminded of my actions and words and my impact on his sweet soul.
He's my boy. The one and only here. 'Somethin' about boys & their mamas.' I hear it all the time but I feel it in my heart. We are so proud of this boy. So blessed to have him in our care. So amazed at the deep love and big heart in his 5 years of life already. So excited to see all the things God has for his life in the years to come. So thankful for Rushton Bennett!
Heather Dowling at 1:32 PM