Tyler Kent

Tyler has had some pretty special moments lately. I can't believe how fast he is growing up. He is about to graduate from Kindergarten, and I cannot believe how fast this school year has flown by. He has grown so much in the past few months, has almost all "thumbs up" days at school, is starting to read, and is making tons of friends from school, soccer and church. Here are some of his special milestones:

March 5, 2013:

Tyler turned 6 years old! He had a fun family party with cousins and a big volcano cake! He was Top Banana in his classroom that week, which meant he was student of the week and got to take something special to share each day. On his birthday, he took his model volcano that he made from plaster, and painted and showed the class how the volcano erupted. I got to go and watch as he demonstrated it for the class, and explained that baking soda and vinegar create lava! It was fun to hear him and all his friends' "ooohs and aaaahs"! He still has a major passion for the most ferocious animals and dinosaurs, volcanoes, insects, making his own "weapons" from sticks and string, and creating lots of projects, and drawings. 

At 6 years old, Tyler is 48 inches tall and 48 pounds- he is taller and lighter than average, one of the tallest kids in his class!

April 1, 2013:

It's no April Fools joke, here's the proof...

Tyler lost his first toof :)

The tooth fairy brought him a gold dollar!

Tyler played his first season of AYSO soccer and really enjoyed it! He loves running and kicking so we thought this would be perfect for him. It was a slow start as far as understanding the rules, and where to stand, to pay attention and stay on the field, but he showed some major improvement and even scored a goal on his second to the last game!! His team name was Mexico, and after the first practice he told me, "our game is at Mexico, Mom. Do you know how to get there?" I assured him that yes, I did know where Mexico was and would make sure to get him to his games! :)

 

Tyler is extremely bright, asking all kinds of questions like, what's the fastest way to get to Japan, by boat or airplane?, What number comes after a thousand (He guessed a gazillion), How far away is Heaven,  and why does my stick smell like stick? He is just so curious about everything and LOVES to learn. When we go to the library, he picks only educational books about animals, and discovery movies. He is going to have a hay day when he has to do his first report on an animal in school.

Not only is Tyler very smart, but he is also very "spirited". This is a word I've used to describe him since he was 7 months old and crawling around like a monster, then an extremely opinionated toddler, and still now as a high energy kid. But I know he will use this trait to be very successful one day! He definitely gives me a run for my money most days, but I am so blessed to be his mom.

Tyler is such a great big brother- he helps Jackson with anything and everything and loves to hold the baby and help feed her, change her and play with her. He is so loving and kind, and always reminds us to say our night time prayers as a family.