Nathan Turns Four!

It is hard to believe that our middle son, Nathan, is FOUR!  He turned four at the beginning of January but I didn't post about it because we were sick.  Now we are all better and getting ready to PARTY!

I feel as though I could write all day and all night and still not have enough time to tell you about what a wonderful little boy he is.  If you don't have the blessing of knowing Nathan in real life, let me tell you a little about him.

Today I was telling someone that it's funny but he is actually our quietest child AND our loudest child!!!!  Today he sat in the service with me at church and was silent for over an hour, sitting with nothing to play with but a piece of paper and a pen!!  Sometimes he is so quiet I go looking for him.  He will play for hours building with Duplo, or trucks or Rescue Bots.  He has a great imagination and will make up stories all day long.  He loves books (seriously, if I have one in my hands he is on my lap in a second begging me to read it!) and will easily listen to 10 or more books at a time.  His attention span is amazing.  When we do school, he sits at the table and is focused the whole time.  He does whatever I ask without complaining and works so hard!  He is smart and is always surprising me with what he knows.

And then on the other hand...he is soooooooooooo loud!!!!!  He is all boy!  He loves to run and climb and jump off of things.  He often squeals with laughter and shouts so loudly when playing with his brother (who he adores).  He is so full of life and love and sweetness.

Nathan has such a compassionate heart and I just love that about him.  He is quick to notice if someone is upset and he always tries to comfort them.  He often brings Hannah toys when she is crying.  He is gentle and caring and obedient and loving and creative.

I think to myself all the time, I wonder who you will be when you're older, little boy.  I wonder how God will use you.  In case you couldn't tell...I just love him to pieces!!!

Happy birthday, Nathan!!