Every day that goes by, Eddie gets a little taller, a little stronger, a little wiser and a whole lot more independent. As I'm sure every parent feels every achievement of their child's is a momentous occasion. You'll forgive me if I overwhelm you with Eddie information.
It's been a while since any information has been shared so I will probably more than make up for it right now.
Eddie has always been anxious to grow up with every birthday being a small stepping stone to the next. He has his eyes set on an adult life and cherishes the fantasy. Occasionally even drawing himself as he would like to be.
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| He modified an emoji to include the features he wants to have as an adult. |
Sometimes he does these little things that remind you how fleeting all these precious moments with him are. He often speaks to you on such a mature and introspective level that you forget he's still in second grade. Luckily he still has a very warm and empathetic heart.
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| He insisted on having a thin lower beard (like Dad) |
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| Career Day he wanted to be a "Poppa" and I couldn't have been prouder. |
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| Never shy to pose and smile for a picture. |
Examples of this are his lack of any embarrassment (yet) when it comes to giving his parents hugs, kisses and holding hands. If I'm sitting cross legged on the floor he has no problem seeing that as an invitation to use me as a chair and proceed to tell me a story without skipping a beat. He's heavy and grows heavier every day but I would never complain.
The other day we took him to see Kong: Skull Island. I recently showed him the Jurassic Park movies which got him very interested in dinosaurs and other large creatures. Kong is another King Kong oversized gorilla remake he showed interest in. This time the gorilla was gigantic and computer generated imagery. During the credits I was explaining to him that all those impressive lists of names were responsible for making the movie. His eyes grew wide and he asked, "Those were ALL the people in the gorilla suit?!?" So many of this little memories occur every day its impossible to keep track of them all.
He has also continued to develop his love for art and cartography. A couple of weeks ago he drew this freehand. He goes through so much paper drawing, coloring and painting; I make it a habit to keep a big roll handy from which he can just rip off for large pieces. So please excuse the rough edges.
ANYWAY on to the birthday party!
Again grandma and grandpa were extremely generous enough to provide their home and MUCH hard work to make this party happen. Special thanks to the compadres Carlos Y Rosamaria which yet again have been quick to provide help and hard work as well.
For those of you that recall, last year he wanted to have a
My Singing Monsters party. This year it was specific to a very difficult to obtain monster called the Rare Humbug. It was also his costume for Halloween last year. He has always had a taste for very unique and nonconforming things and the entire village helping raise him nurture that trait.
The day of his birthday he posted this Snapchat to his story.
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| Musical Chairs |
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| That smirk, is a sign of a very happy Eddie |
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| Keeping a bubble in the air. |
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| The day was filled with laughter |
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| Eddie takes a solid swing and Dad makes a rare in front of the lens appearance. |
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| A very strong effort was made to get at that candy! |
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| Kids put all their strength into busting this treasure chest open. |
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| The kids really enjoyed the piñatas. |
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| It was really good to see Eddie surrounded by new and old friends and family. |
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| It takes precision and concentration! |
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| Some of the adults also enjoyed the candy hunt. |
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| The constant sound of happy kids is one of the best things about birthday parties. |
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| Piñata Power!!!! |
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| Those piñata's had no chance. |
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| Caught in the act. |
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| "No thank you!" says Eddie to wish helpers. |
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| A second wind. |
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| Eddie using his favorite volume level. |
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| After a very careful and silent wish... |
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| Every single candle |
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| "That's how it's done!" says the birthday boy. |
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| Time to open the gifts and... I GUESS read the cards really super quick. |
The day was fun'd and he was surrounded by many of the people he holds close to his heart. The day was full of smiles and a very pleasant way to mark the end of his 7th trip around the sun.
Eddie is quickly growing up to be a very strong and independent young man. He is not afraid or ashamed to do things his own way and often demands to, which is strength I admire.
I look forward to watching him become the man he is destined to be. For now, I will treasure those ever fewer and far between still childhood moments when he sneaks his way into the bedroom then slowly kicks and punches me out of my own bed. :D
Happy Birthday Eddie! I can't wait to see what new surprises await us around the next corner. I love you more than anything in the world.
