a little bit of me: Dawson turns 9.

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Saturday was Dawson's 9th birthday! Dana made breakfast as we got ready for two soccer games. It was Dawson's first indoor game. I loved watching him play, all except for the part where he got hit with the ball really hard and got the wind knocked out of him. :( I was watching from upstairs and I saw him get hit and the look of fear on his face because he didn't know what was happening and why he couldn't breathe. The coach (his dad) and ref went out to help him and soon he stood up and walked off the field. I don't know if my kids will ever understand but I hurt when they hurt and it honestly felt like someone punched me in the stomach when it happened. But, the game must go on and Dawson was just fine and played some more.

After Dawson and Abby's games, we came home and got ready for his party. We had all the family over and he had one of his friends over too. We had baked potatoes and chili and then root beer floats (Dawson's choice) for dessert. He got spoiled with lots of awesome gifts and then had Cam and his friend Isaiah spend the night. They had a lot of fun playing with all of Dawson's new stuff!!

A little about Dawson at age 9:

He LOVES soccer and spends a lot of time doing it. We spend pretty much all of our weekends going to games. But, I love it and I'm his biggest fan!
He LOVES video games. He loves his DSI and the Wii. Video game time can be a great bargaining tool around here!
He also loves baseball too but since it's a shorter season, so he doesn't play as much.
He is sensitive and serious. He sometimes has a hard time taking a joke. He has to be in the right mood!
When he laughs hard, it makes everyone laugh. Love Dawson's belly laugh.
He is an early riser, usually the first out of bed, and the last to fall asleep at night.
He is a quick learner and is doing awesome in school.
His favorite subject is History.
He DOES NOT like it when I call him by my baby boy or pooka. :)
Pizza is still his favorite food. He also loves spinach ravioli, spaghetti and tacos.
Has gaping holes in his mouth from losing teeth. So cute!
Got his room re-decorated and he LOVES it and keeps it super clean. Doesn't like other kids playing in his room and messing it up. Loves things cleaned and organized.
Learning to grow up.
Starting to watch sports with his Dad.
Makes friends super easy.
Adapts well to new scenes. He's shy at first but then is fine.
He is funny and sweet.
Still loves figures of all kinds. He's got lots of collections.

I can't express how much I love this boy of mine. He makes me laugh and I'm so proud of him. I can't believe he's nine already and that half of his time here at home is gone. It's unbelieveable how fast it's gone. I love you, Dawson. Happy 9th birthday!

Comments

A little late, but Happy Birthday Dawson! I know what you mean about getting punched in the stomach when one of your kids hurt! You can't really explain this, it is something I think people have to figure out when they have kids of their own! Love the update!

Posted by: Christi | November 16, 2009 at 11:19 AM

He sounds like a great kid! The kind of kid I always hope mine will be friends with, you know? Can he come teach Garrett about the clean room thing? :)

Posted by: Kelly | November 16, 2009 at 11:46 AM

I love hearing about how you make Birthdays so special for your kids. He is adorable. Handsome I mean! :)

Posted by: Abby | November 16, 2009 at 12:52 PM

Wow, don't even say that...Half of his time at home is already passed. That just doesn't even seem right! He is such a sweet boy. And he totally cracks me up. I love his belly laugh and his awesome hands behind his knees trick. So talented! What a cute kid. Great post about your boy.

Posted by: chrisanna | November 16, 2009 at 07:57 PM

Oh, and I love the picture. He looks so happy!

Posted by: chrisanna | November 16, 2009 at 07:58 PM