Yesterday, Liam turned 4. I am still astonished and amazed at the little boy he has become. He is imaginative, curious, sincere, passionate, inspiring, and wonderful. In all the years that I have been around children, I have never met a child so focused and passionate about his play!
This picture here is from a few weeks ago. Grandpa was watching Liam as will and I were in a meeting. When we got home, this is what we came home to. Liam, during nap-time, had made himself a superhero. I suppose he was tired of taking masks off, or having to wear regular clothing, and decided to make himself a more permanent solution. Did i mention this is permanent marker? It took every ounce of control i had (and even then I lost it a few times) not to laugh while explaining to him why we don't color on ourselves. He cried and cried when we washed it off.. very upset that his artwork and hard work was coming off. I am still impressed at how clear those circles are on his "mask" when he didn't have a mirror.
Liam is a character every day (literally). Yesterday on the way to church, i looked back, and he was wearing a batman mask. Not only was he wearing one, but he was also driving a batman car. Almost the whole hour drive, he was silently sitting in the back seat, driving his batman car. :)
He also, has a very difficult time hearing his name when he is in character. 99% of the time, if I need his attention, I will have to call him by his character name to get it. I can say "Liam, Liam.." all I want, and he doesn't even blink, but as soon as i say "batman" he looks right at me... amazing :)
There were days early on in Liam's toddlerhood that I really didn't know what kind of mother I could be for him. Would I be able to be stronger willed than him? Or would I give in because he can scream louder and longer than I can tolerate. I am so happy that we were consistent, that we are constant with not only our discipline, but our unending love for him. He is such a joy. He is excelling in school, learning how to behave socially and is so much fun to be around. What other kid will introduce himself to his teacher as Iron man....
It has been a wonderful 4 years. The bad times are but mere moments, and lets face it, we all have had our own moments. The memories are priceless, and the knowledge, dedication, perseverance, patience, and understanding gained, for that, we are indebted to him. I am excited about the next year and for those to come. To see my little superhero become all that God has for him!!
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