5 year Letter to Jeffrey

Jeffrey James,
I cannot believe that I am writing your 5 year letter to you. It seems like it was yesterday that I had you in my tummy and you were projected to be 10lbs.! For the most part,

you are a happy little guy who enjoys making others laugh.
This past year you have experienced many different things, and your true personality is beginning to show. This year brought your love for Star Wars, first loss, t-ball, rollercoaster rides, 2nd wedding, etc. All in all, you handled each situation like a champ.
You participated in your Tia Kristi and Bear’s wedding. You did awesome walking down the aisle and hammed it up at the reception. Not to mention ‘Your Bear’ became part of this family.
T-ball was something that deep down we hoped you would take up, but never wanted to force it on you. We asked if you wanted to play, and you really seemed to love it. You met many new friends and made us laugh when you made your friend “Gonner” whose real name was “Connor”. Your first season was one to remember almost all of your family made it up to see you play. You did your best on the field, and had a few chalk fights here and there.
I always knew you’d be more daring than I was, but was hoping you were not as daring as your dad. You have ridden Pirates of the Caribbean before you were 2. I was hoping that you would hold off on the bigger rides… hope not prevailed. This year you begged to go on Thunder Mountain with your cousins, and Mommy holding you down. My first Thunder Mtn ride, I buried my head and squeezed my eyes shut. You laughed and put your hands up!
You truly enjoy and love your family. You love talking, playing, and simply hanging out with all of your family. As you Mommy, I always wanted pass on the importance and love for family, and it seems like you are grasping it.
And speaking of family… this year was a bit different for you. This past year your Tita went up to Heaven. You were upset, and it took some time for you to adjust and understand that she lives in your heart. I don’t know if you’ll remember her, but you don’t know how special you and Alexis had/have it. You two were the first Kavanagh’s to have 4 great-grandparents, and 4 grandparents – that had not happened in a LONG time. I will tell you, so you don’t ever forget, that your Tita loved you very much.
One major thing, that seems to rule your movie nights, is Star Wars. You have become the biggest fan of all the movies. You love knowing all the characters, and asking questions about them. It makes me laugh in side that you challenge me about what movies they were in. You ask me, don’t like me answer, and proceed to ask your dad. Who then proceeds to tell you that I was right all-along You constantly play Jedis with just about anyone, and Alexis has gotten in on it, named herself Yoda.. Most recently you were picked at the Jedi Academy and got to fight Darth Vader. You thought it was so cool.
This next year will bring a lot of change for you. You will begin Kindergarten and leave the comforts of Ms. Vickie. This change, I feel will have a great effect on all of us. You will no longer be with your sister, nor Ms. Vickie. While we know that you are more than ready for this, Mommy is still struggling with this.
As I write this, you have two loose teeth. I am anticipating this will fall out soon, with little to no drama.

We look forward to watching you grown and become your own little person.

Love always,
Mommy