10 Things!

I made this list about Riley for my mom's board and decided to blog it so I can save it for posterity. In fairness I have made a list for Zachary too.

RILEY

1. She is totally enthusiastic.

2. She loves to learn and loves school! She reads constantly, magazines, books anything she can get her hands on.

3. She has a kind heart. She is always worried about things in the news or animal stories she hears about. More than once she has sent off all of her allowance money to a charity that she read/heard about.

4. She is the joy in our family. She makes me laugh on a daily basis and really brings us so much happiness (disclaimer: this is not to say that her brother is not also a joy. He just goes about it much more quietly than Riley)

5. She is outgoing and loves to be involved in activities.

6. She has beautiful hazel eyes that change colors depending on what she is wearing.

7. She still calls me mama and tells me she loves me ALL THE TIME!

8. She is still very much the child at heart. She is completely oblivious to catty girl fights that go on at school. She could care less about the little clicks and things. She is very much a free spirit and does her own thing.

9. She will not allow herself or any friend to be taken advantage of. She will be the first to voice her outrage over any injustice.

10. She is always good to her “baby” cousins who are younger than her. She can’t get enough of them.

ZACHARY

1. He is the most loving child ever. Even now, just months away from 13, he will tell me he loves me and hug and kiss me.

2. He is a good big brother (most of the time). He really looks out for Riley, especially when we are out in crowded places. He is always making sure she does not wander off.

3. He is extremely smart. He is our encyclopedia. He can remember and quote most things he has read and he reads a lot.

4. He is a fairly easy child to parent. He really does try to please and rarely gets into trouble.

5. Has gorgeous blue eyes that are going to have the girls lining up someday.

6. He is very loyal to his friends.

7. He is an excellent student.

8. Very responsible and independent these days.

9. He has a GREAT sense of humor.

10. I'm proud of the young man he is becoming.