Ryan at 7. . . .

I can't believe my 1st baby (by only 6 minutes) is turning 7.  It seems like just yesterday that Nate and I were bringing two little babies home.  Time seems to fly by and even more so when you have children.

What's Ryan like at 7?

• He wants to be the boss and in control.  Brandon is usually o.k. with this until he gets super frustrated with Ryan.  Brooklyn is NOT enjoying how her older brother tells her NO all the time and wrecks anything that is fun to her. 
• Ryan is a great brother!  He and Brandon are usually best of friends and they truly watch out for each other (most of the time. . . . . .I did find out from Ryan's 1st grade teacher that Ryan ratted Brandon out to the rest of the class and told them that Brandon still sleeps with his Blanky. . . I felt pretty bad for Bran.)  Ryan loves to help with Brooklyn and makes sure I know EVERY single thing that she does.
• He loves jokes. . .although at this age it seems the grosser the joke, the funnier it is.
• He's starting to really get into sports and likes to talk about football and baseball all the time. 
• Ryan loves being with his friends. . .he's very social.
• He wants to be just like his Dad and loves everything that Nate does. 

I interviewed both Ryan and Brandon so I could share some of their favorites with you. . .

Mom:  "What is your favorite thing about being 7?" 
Ryan:  "That I get to go on bigger trails on my dirt bike."

Mom:  "What are three of your favorite things to do?"
Ryan:  "1. Go to the park and jump my scooter, 2. Ride dirt bik on the Eagle's Nest trail, and 3. Practice tackle football in the backyard."