Can it really be that this is OUR 5 YEAR OLD!
I cannot believe that this handsome young boy is going to start Kindergarten in just a few short weeks. He never ceases to amaze, amuse, and keep us all very alert in everything he does. I adore this young boy more than anything. This year I have enjoyed our time together and really grown to love his creativity and imagination. He loves to build with his blocks (and his sisters) and also with his large Lego's. In fact he wants more for Christmas so he can build even bigger things. I believe that in more ways than one.
Waylon has even surprised us with his knowledge of the states! This is/was actually a funny little story but in the end benefited him greatly. He received a states puzzle that says the name and capital of the states from family this year. Weeks later we pulled it out to "try" it and he whipped right through it. I was shocked and asked him if he had done this before. His classic response was "Brandy has this puzzle and I have to work on it a lot when I am bad" Now those are his words but anyone who knows our Waylon knows he does need his"cool down" times and this was the way she approached it with him. What an amazing gift his has gained already and he now LOVES doing this puzzle now at home because it is easier to do for him. I know many of my 3rd graders would not know what he does about the states.
Here is Waylon on the morning of his 5th birthday with his traditional Birthday donut and some fruit.
This was Waylon's Birthday present from us this year. As in the past years he still LOVES to color and draw. He is so great at it and really does an amazing job on all the detail he puts into his work. This was a perfect gift for him this year along with 100's of markers he received too. I set this house up while we were packing and it was so great to have Toni and him not on play in it together but also color it together. He had written his name on the door (along with his wife-Chloe) and even drew things on the inside like a TV and pictures. However, this lasted only shortly after we got to the next house. Two kids and a cardboard box won't last forever together. They sure had fun with this present though.
He even was able to sleep in it a few times too!
Here is another dose of his creativity. This is one of his creations he had and was able to describe it to Daddy to have him cut it up. This was originally a wipes box and then he had it cut in half with windows and then painted them to make a house and some days it was a garage. Painting is another thing he still adores doing, he painted an amazing bird house for his Daddy this year for Father's Day. (an idea all on his own and he did an outstanding job on it-hoping I get one someday too!)
Here is his last "official day" at Brandy's. He spent 3 years learning SO MUCH from this amazing woman. She not only loved him no matter what, hugged him ALL the time--but was so patient and creative with him. Waylon has a very unique way of learning and she was always finding ways to make learning SO MUCH fun for him. Kindergarten has a lot to live up too. He not only had fun there, but he made great friends too. He also came home and shared what he had learned and then wanted to continue doing it or learning more about it. I cannot thank her enough for doing all she did for him. She was a blessing and we are so grateful Toni is starting her 3rd year with her this year.
Here is another shot of Waylon and his building skills. He loved playing with these pavers at the house and then one night he and some great friend of ours help flourish his vision of the "HOUSE" he was creating.
Waylon Glen~You NEVER seem to Amaze US...You shine every single day. Continue to grow, learn and LOVE always. We love you ALWAYS sweet Boy!
Happy 5th Birthday
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