Some Thoughts, 6 Years Done

Danny turned 6 today. In the last month, he has started to do things that are real person like. For example, we went to play racquet ball twice this week. He got a "gear" bike today for his birthday that has 6 gears. I actually had to do real pedaling to keep up with him on our morning 5 mile ride. When we were riding, at one point he got out of the saddle to get up a hill and it was amazing- he looked just like one of the pros I see during the Tour de France.

Here is the perfect day for danny:

1. Up at 6 AM ready to go.
2. Presents at 6:02
3. Breakfast of Grilled Cheese with extra syrup at 6:30
4. Bike warmup at 6:45 AM.
5. 5 Mile ride on the path from 8 - 9:45.
6. Boisvert's come over at 10 to play and drive in the go-cart
7. Lunch with mom at Wendy's at 11.
8. School at 12 complete with pudding for everyone, singing happy birthday to him, getting a book from the teacher, etc.
9. Riding and driving for hours after school at 3.
10. Roast beef and "Favorite Macaroni & Cheese" for dinner at 5:30.
11. Gym to play racquet ball and swimming at 7.
12. Dunkin Donuts for a sprinkles donut at 9.
13. So tired that he falls asleep in the car at 9:45 pm.
14. Daddy carries him to bed and lays with him until he is all the way asleep at 10.
15. Last waking words "Dad, do you still want to take a bike ride tomorrow morning???"

I love you Danny- exactly the way you are. I see you turning the corner with some challenges you have and I see a bright, fun, intense, loving, and cool future for you. You are the coolest, strongest, most intense kid I know, and I wish I was more like you.

Dad