To Evan On Your 8th Birthday

Dear Evan,

They say they eight is great!  2020 has been a very weird year for us, so let's hope the rest of the year is great.  But today is definitely great because we get to celebrate you!

You finished up second grade this year and are heading in to third.  You're still searching for your group of friends at school, but I have no doubts that you'll find some great friends. 

While school isn't your favorite, you are very smart and had a great year.  You ended second grade with all A's and B's.  Math is definitely your strongest subject.

You played baseball this year and you decided it wasn't your favorite.  I think this summer season will be your last season.

You also started hockey at the beginning of the year and you seem to really be enjoying it.  Unfortunately you only got to go a couple months before the quarantine started, but I'm hoping you'll love it just as much once you can start back up in August.

You were in cub scouts this year and this was definitely a favorite.  Being outside in nature is the way to your heart.  You love exploring, fishing, riding bikes and camping. Swimming is one of your favorite activities too.  You always tell us you want to live by the beach when you're older.

You're still a snake loving guy.  Legos and video games are still a favorite as well.  You would spend all day playing Minecraft and Roblox if we let you.  You hate wearing shirts and would never wear one if we didn't make you.

We love you big, Evan Michael.  I hope the next year turns out to be a great one.  

Love,

Mommy