seven

Milo celebrated seven years on the planet on October 23rd.

Milo has been exploring his limits lately. He's a curious and dedicated student. Schoolwork is generally a breeze for him - he loves math and reading, but spelling has challenged him this year. He meets the challenge head-on, tackling his spelling words each evening with gusto. He's a hard worker, conscientious about getting his work done - whether it's spelling, piano, or a soccer drill. Milo has a mischievous sense of humor, and has been trying out different ways to be funny. Sometimes his attempts at humor generate a laugh only from himself, but other times he hits the mark and cracks up an entire room. He is known among his friends as a stickler for justice, always working to remedy an unfair situation (real and perceived). He is kind and generous, usually willing to give up his turn or his treat for someone else.

Milo is a sweet big brother to Lucy, even though she has displaced him as the "baby" of our family. He loves to make her smile, and tries in vain to distract her in the car, refusing to be dissuaded by her wailing.

This will be the year he becomes a big kid. Until now he has been the little brother - tagging along with Liam's friends, playing Liam's games. But I can see him coming into his own these days, with his own interests and his own rules. Happy Birthday Milo -we love you!

Family party....

Jess and Mark. Milo was surprised to learn recently that these two are not actually related to him. They gave Milo a fish for his birthday. Milo named the fish World War Two. I have no idea why.

Liam and the grandmas (JP and Gramma G.)

The M quilt. I made an L quilt for Liam for his seventh birthday, so this year Milo got one too.

Gramma G.'s infamous angel food cake, with seven candles.