Every night when I read to my kids (yes I still do that!) Kai is quick to thank me afterwards, telling me that he appreciates that I spend time with him and that he loves to just be together!

I am grateful for this, because this year as he is in 6th grade, it means that he is really starting to grow up. He is playing sports this year, he was in the musical Aladdin as well (and did a great job!), he is learning the alto-saxophone and continues piano. My baby is growing up (as he should!) and this mom is so proud! I’m thankful though that his loving, tender heart is still the same and that he isn’t afraid to show it.