My sweet boy turned 5 this week. 5! Amazing. Easton gives the best hugs and loves to snuggle with me. He clings to my leg when we’re in a new situation, comes up at random during the day and says, “I need a hug,” and is working hard to be kind to his siblings. On the flip side of this, he can get very sad very quickly and is learning to navigate the often stormy waters of getting what he wants vs. thinking about others. But he’s sure trying and I love him so much for that. He feels deeply, whether that’s happiness or sadness. He loves My Little Pony and Star Wars, running around outside with his buddies and climbing into bed with me in the morning. He’s my sweet Easton and I can’t get enough of him.
Here are his 5-year photos, taken by my friend and wonderful photographer Adam Johnson.
Me: How do feel about turning 5?
Easton: Um, not excited. Well, I just don’t want to turn 5 because I want to stay at 4 so that you will always hug me and love and kiss me.
M: I’ll always love you and kiss you even when you’re 5.
E: Okay.
M: What do you want to be when you grow up?
E: Um, I think I want to be a man, like a policeman, that helps people go the other ways.
M: That directs traffic?
E: Yeah.
M: What’s your favorite color?
E: Um, I have loads of favorite colors. Light orange and pink and light blue. Also magenta and pink.
M: What do you like at school?
E: Nothing.
M: Nothing?
E: Yeah, well, only when I get to do the sand work.
M: If you could go any place right now, where would you go?
E: Um, probably to China so I could get some minifigures. (LEGO minifigures)
M: What’s your favorite toy to place with?
E: Um, probably my space alien pillow and my LEGO set.
M: Where do you want to live when you grow up?
E: I don’t want to leave this place.
M: You want to stay here? In this house?
E: Yeah. And, Mommy, am I going to be a grandpa when I grow up?
M: Maybe when you get older.
E: Okay.
M: If you could have one super power, what would it be?
E: Um, probably super speed and laser eyes.
M: What is your favorite food to eat?
E: Um, pizza and cake and also mac and cheese.
Happy birthday, Easton! So very very happy to be your mom.