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| Tyler Javier Hernandez - December 2013 |
As your 7th year of existence wraps up I felt compelled to remind you of what a wonderous year you've had. You see, sometimes life goes by so darn fast. It's good to take a moment to look back. Momma feels that seeing where you've been helps you see where you are going.
Seven was a big year for you! You wrapped up First grade and started Second. Your teachers took some time to figure you out. You got into some trouble at the beginning of the school year but managed to mend your ways. Your new class doesn't have all of your best buddies in it like last year but you managed to make friends fast. "My friends think I'm so funny mommy!" you tell me. You're histerical buddy! Anyone that doesn't see that is either blind or dead.
Speaking of dead, you're a big fan of 'The Walking Dead'. Not our finest parenting moment, but for a child who grew up afraid of his own shadow this is a big deal for you! You watch the series on Netflix (while mommy fast forwards the parts you shouldn't see) and sit with us every Sunday to watch the show. You even cried when Hershel died (**spoiler alert** wait that should have come sooner.) You've grown up right before our very eyes and when Halloween came around you were so excited! I think even more excited than your horror loving brother. Lucas tried to convince you to be a zombie along with him. You went for the more noble Venom (aka the black spiderman).
You lost your great grandpa this past year. "Abuelito is in heaven" you say. Watching over you and keeping you safe. You handled the loss and the funeral with grace and composure. I know abuelito was proud of you that day.
You spent your summer with Ari (and your annoying big brother and little sister). You loved field trip Fridays, playing video games and watching TV. We went to baseball games for your brother and baseball games at Marlins Park. While Marlins games were spent eating peanuts and playing on your 3DS (nevermind there was a game going on), your brother's baseball games (and practices, and batting cage nights, and hitting lessons) were spent asking for money for snacks, playing on mommy's iphone and running around the park with your friends.
You refused to cut your hair until August when mommy convinced you a trim was needed because there was a mysterious glob of goo we couldn't remove. You looked stunningly gorgeous afterward (like always).
You celebrated birthdays, beach days, Valentine's day (with a lovely girl to spoil), picnics, brewed beer with daddy, excelled in school, got plenty of honor roll loot and had sleepovers at Lela's house.
After much begging and pleading you finally got a puppy! Penny Lane is so lucky to have you. You clean up after her, play with her constantly and help to feed her and walk her. You love to pick out toys for her and she loves everything you bring back. When we head to the vet, you are Penny's main protector. You don't like to see her getting shots and hate it when they make her cry. You hold her and comfort her and proudly walk her around the store to make all the other pet owners jealous of your cute pup. I don't know about nicknaming her 'football' though. I know she's brown and all but... meeeeh.
You lost a few teeth, got paid to do chores, went on playdates and learned all the words to Ylvis' "The Fox". You were finally allowed to borrow your brother's Nike Lebrons and now call most of the sneakers your own. You wore suits and ties, bowties and fancy shirts. You watched football and basketball, then got bored and asked to play on the computer.
Something else happened on your journey to 8. You learned about loss, compassion and dissapointment. You became concerned and sad that someone you loved would be lonely. I'm so proud of you for showing that kind of love for another. You realized the importance of family and of defending those you love. For a kid who never seemed to show a lot of emotion you've really shown what a huge loving heart you truly have.
We went on a few vacations this year. Naples for 4th of July was so much fun. We swam, rode bike and were attacked by sea lice. We stopped in the Everglades on the way home and your sister dropped her flip flop in an alligator pit. It was so funny to hear you volunteer to send her in there to fetch it back.
Your pre-birthday trip was a blast! You rode roller coasters and 3-D rides. Ate popcorn, took pictures and had the time of your life. I love that you wanted to ride all the rides with me.
You grew up. Right before our eyes! You became sweet and gentle, loving and kind. You tried new food, tried new things and stayed true to your unique character.
You got so mad because other kids at school were making fun of your friend (the one with the boogers). You stood up and demanded people treat him better. You did the same for your sister. I was so proud of you for that.
You're hysterical and I love to hear how you reason and think. I laugh every time I think about you saying "Diabooties" and every time I think about you dancing. I crack up every time I ask "what do you guys want for dinner?" and you yell PIZZA!!!! Every. Single. Time! I hope you get that game show host gig you've been wanting. I'd watch the show every single day! I can even help you produce it, just like I helped produce your very first short film 'The Judge'.
You amaze me and astound me. I admire you brains and your wit. You are perfect and you belong to us. How lucky are we!?!?
I hope we are doing a good job, worthy of the wonderful person you are. You are an irreplaceable part of our crazy little family and as your mom I feel so blessed to call you mine.
I could try to explain how much I love you but when I start to try my heart swells with love. It's overwhelming to think of how much I adore you. Inmeasurable.
Have a happy birthday peanut. Eight is going to be absolutely amazing... just like you!
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