All about Chancely...Happy 5th Birthday!!!

In honor of Chancely's 5th birthday I thought it was appropriate to dedicate a post to just him.

 Since the boys have been home one of the things we worked on was learning their birth dates. They both knew their ages, but neither could articulate their date of birth. However, since they have learned them they have been anticipating the day of celebration.

As a 4 year old (or really no matter how old), there has been A LOT of adjustment for Chancely over the last 5 months.

He has taken things in stride. He has two speeds. He is typically reserved, however, when things get going he can really get hyped up. Usually he is found observing until he is really comfortable joining in whatever is going on. He has a set of lungs that you can hear a mile a way if he gets upset (this is getting MUCH better) and I would put him up against anyone (except me :-) ) in a staring contest. He also and more importantly is VERY loving. His hugs and snuggles are irresistible. His heart is so giving. I have had to tell him, "No...those are your birthday presents. You can share them, but you can't give them to your brothers and sister."   :-)

This weekend we have seen a new side of him. We celebrated his party on Saturday and made a big deal about it being about him and well...he kind of liked it! He has exuded a lot of confidence and has learned that being the center of attention is pretty fun. He has held his shoulders a little higher as he struts around. It has been fun to watch. No worries about his ego getting too big...his brothers and sister will keep him humble, but there is nothing wrong with a little attention.

Birthdays are important, they are a reminder that we have been given a chance at life. A reminder that we have been given an opportunity to fulfill the purpose for which we were created. I am thankful for the mom who chose to give our sweet boy life and for Chances for Children in Haiti, who celebrated our little man on his first 4 birthdays. Our prayer is that He allows God to use his life in a mighty way.