Happy Happy Birthday Tucker, Dear

Tucker turned eight on Thursday. Eight? Really??? Already? Are the next eight years going to fly by as quickly, and before I know it he is going to be in high school, driving, and who knows what else??? Please stay young a little longer.

Tucker is a pleasure to be around. He is a really intellectually curious kid, always figuring things out, researching, and learning. He discovered an interest in geology and being the self motivated learner he is, has since read several books on geology. He has a pretty in depth understanding of the topic and could teach me a thing or two. One thing I love about Tucker, and I hope he won't take this the wrong way is the air of absent-minded-professorness he embodies. He is, I think, very busy thinking about things and so it is hard to get those shoes tied, loose papers put away, toothpaste off of his shirt, get that homework started, and to get that desk cleaned up. In school they set academic and character goals every term. Tucker's perpetual unmet academic goal is to improve his penmanship (he has teeny tiny writing just like his Dad's). Last term his character goal was to keep his desk clean. They have to evaluate their goals and he gave himself this evaluation regarding his desk: I didn't do it because I forgot to think about it too much. But he manages to stay on top of school, despite his organization style.

He is also a kind kid. He has taken a new kid at school under his wing, showed him the ropes, and helps him a lot. He is just a sweet and good kid and we enjoy him so much. We couldn't be more proud to be his parents. We love you Tucker!

Pictures courtesy of Katy.