Brendan::10 Years Old

Brendan is 10! 1-0, 10. It's hard to believe (doesn't everybody say that about every birthday that their kid(s) have? It's hard not to get sad remembering the baby days and how quickly it is all going.

Brendan is such a great kid. He is ambitious and curious and loves to talk, especially about facts. He is like Rand in many ways: how he talks and argues and his sense of humor. He loves food, especially fruit and asked for a pie, a cheesecake and an ice cream cake for his birthday. He got 2 of the three. He is into ninjas, karate, weapons (not guns, think katanas, nun-chucks, and other such things). He has a huge stick collection (weapons). What I love about Brendan is his attitude about life. He takes disappointments in stride, he is tough and resilient. He loves his dad and his siblings. He is excited about his future. He knows he can do whatever he puts his mind to. He is an excellent helper around the house and can do chores (without complaining) like nobody's business. He's a hard worker. And he still hugs his mom. Such a great kid!