Bryton

He's 8 1/2 going on pre-teen. He loves playing football w/ the older boys because he says "its more of a challenge." He is into trendy clothes, thank goodness, as I was worried he'd want to live in gym type shorts and t's after being in them all summer! He pretends to not pay attention to girls his age :) Sweets (particularly chocolate) are still the way to his heart, but he can't have much of it after supper on school nights, or else he has a hard time falling asleep! He is reading age appropriate chapter books. He's doing great in his new school, w/ his classwork; however, homework is still no fun for this kiddo - once his feet step out of that school, its very hard to get him to concentrate on school work! This also means homework is not fun for his Mom :) He's social - he is meeting new friends at River Ridge, and in usual Bryton fasion, they include kids from all different backgrounds (from what I observe, so far). He's a compassionate kid. He doesn't like to let anyone down, and he doesn't like it when someone is upset with him, including his sister. He tries to be tough when he gets hurt, but it doesn't last too long if his Mama is around (yep, he still calls me this more often than not!). Usually, the tears start then as if he can't hold it in any longer. He's a good eater - will usually clean his plate, even if we are trying something new. His favorite food: cinnamon french toast sticks. He LOVES toys. He can easily spend 45 min. to an hour in the toy section of any discount store - searching for the perfect one, within the price range he's been given. Usually he chooses something with an engine or something he can build, such as LEGO's. He's starting to help w/ chores around the house, without having to be asked, such as feeding the dogs and the cat. He helps outside w/ lots of stuff, such as clearing brush, putting in a food plot, pulling weeds, and mowing. He still enjoys playing outside more than inside....and when he's by himself outside you can find him riding his scooter, his bike, shooting stuff w/ his BB gun, throwing or punting a ball, or playing w/ the dogs or the cat. Mornings aren't his favorite time of day, and if he can sleep in on weekends, he usually does until about 8 or 9. His favorite TV shows right now are Ice Road Truckers and Storm Chasers.
What a special boy - we are thankful every day for him!