Sky-Sky: Eight is Great! (originally written October 2013)

What would our lives be like without our sweet, tender-loving Skyler.  I will never forget the first day I laid eyes on him.    He had on a tight red wiggles shirt and short blue jean shorts.  His lips were rounded and his eyes were wide open chocolate drops of deliciousness.  He was fat and soft and I fell quickly in love. 

The first week of Sky's life in our home was a mixture of wonderful and difficult.  He had severe breathing problems, so bad that his oxygen levels were at dangerous levels.  He required frequent treatments for a four day period, as well as a ongoing treatment of Albuterol.  He was severely anemic and had his days mixed up with his nights.  However, he was sassy and sweet with his turned up lip laugh (we called it his "Elvis")

He crawled like a pro and could pretty much get himself anywhere he wanted to go.  He could get into most anything including bags of colored goldfish.  He loved to get up and smash them into the carpet permanently as he walked away.  He loved sitting in the bottom of the stove, inside the dishwasher and any small compartment he could find.

  Mommy and Sky immediately bonded and quickly became the best of friends.

 He was a very messy eater and didn't mind being covered in food, slobber or grime at any hour of the day.

He has always had such a deep dedication and love for his big bro, Trevor.

Skyler has always loved any kind of sport and actually played his first team sport for the YMCA at age 2!

Now as he turns age 8, he can dribble the basketball for hours, shoot pucks with heart, throw footballs with gusto, swing bats with might and bike for hours in full BMX gear.  He is a true Renaissance man when it comes to sports!

He is super sensitive and takes things very seriously.  This is a angry, hurt and sad Sky face.  He has the rawest of emotions and has always had a quick, hard temper.  It is hard for him to control but it is so cute at its purest.

Sky has a great balance of artist sensitivity and bold strength and determination.

Skyler has been my biggest challenge.  He can't be moved when he has made up his mind.  He fights back and can be extremely defiant. He pitches fits frequently and stands his ground.  However, he also gives great morning hugs, his cheeks smell like puppy dogs after sleeping and he loves his friends deeply.  Skyler defends his brothers and works diligently to become the very best at his favorite sports. He is brave and full of determination but he has a very sensitive center core. I pray that he will be immovable for the things in life that matter most with his stubborn spirit.  I hope that he keeps his sensitivity and use it to help others and I pray he keeps living life full of bravery and determination.  

                                                  

                                                         Welcome to age 8, Skyler!