Ode to Donovan

This song from Rascal Flats PERFECTLY words my wish for Donovan as he continues to grow. Since he turned 4, I have listed 4 things/4 reasons in to 4 different categories. 

I hope the days come easy and the moments pass slow,
And each road leads you where you wanna go,
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile.
But more than anything, more than anything

My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

-Rascal Flats

Dear Donovan,

4 Things I Promise to Continue Teaching You

1.     Compassion

2.     Assertiveness

3.     Good Style

4.     Honesty

4 Things I Hope You Will Gain

1.     Confidence

2.     Respect

3.     Strong Relationships/Friendships

4.     Love

4 Reasons Why You Are an AMAZING Boy!

1.     You genuinely love your friends and family

2.     You follow direction

3.     You get excited over mac and cheese

4.     You love to dance

4 of Your Favorite Things

1.       Trains

2.       Cars

3.       Grocery Store Cookies

4.       Your bicycle

I Love You my big boy! Happy 4^th birthday!