Happy birthday to Ricky! We can't believe he is four years old! It was just yesterday we held him in our arms weighing just barely 6 pounds! At his 4 year check up he now weighs 35 1/2 pounds and is 40 inches tall! He received a clean bill of health. But he did not pass his vision test. We are seeing a pediatric optometrist on February 1st. He also failed the hearing test in his right ear. We go back in 3 months to have his hearing reevaluated. The doctor asked if we notice any hearing difficulties. I told her he is a strong willed little boy, so we have always attributed it to a listening problem rather than a hearing problem. I hope we are right! Well, I know we are right about the strong willed part anyway! We can already see the great things he will do! Ricky has always been a little man! He has always acted like such a grown up! We say he is 4 going on 14! He is very bright and impresses those around him constantly. He loves being a big brother to Everett and soon to Sawyer! He is a caregiver who is thoughtful and sensitive to others. He has said since he could talk that he wants to grow up and be a doctor. He stills tells this to people everywhere we go! And Mommy and Daddy believe him! He is definitely capable!
When Ricky woke up on his birthday he was so excited until at 5:00 in the morning he realized all his friends were not in the kitchen hiding and waiting to yell "Surprise!" We had Ricky's party at Pump it Up! He and all his friends had a blast! Nana made a special cake and ice cream dessert. It was a great celebration!
We truly enjoy each day watching our baby boys grow into little boys who will some day grow into fine young men! We are so blessed!
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