Hamp is 8!

For Hamp's birthday, Jason took him and some friends to the brand new "local" movie theater to see the Chipmunks movie... they listened to kids radio in the car, sat in the front row at the theater, and snacked on popcorn and soda! I think it was the perfect (low-key) celebration:

front row at the theater - taken with Jason's iphone!

thoughts on Hamp upon turning 8 years old:

He continues to always be concerned with the battle between good and evil - and recreates it in every imaginative way using playmobil, legos, nerf guns, hotwheels, football guys, and of course friends!

He says he hates school - but I know (and he knows!) he is lying. He loves his 2nd grade teacher, his classmates, and most of all - recess. Although it is often a horrible battle of wills to get him to read a chapter in a book every night, he can do it and when he puts his mind to things he can do them well.

He is like his father: social, charming, cute (!), caring and competitive.
He is like his mother: social, impatient, fun-loving, compassionate and forgetful!
He is not really musical, though he enjoys dance parties and every now and then I catch him singing.
He is athletic and coordinated and will probably always participate in whatever sport he can.
He loves his dog, his brother, his friends and unfortunately he loves all things electronic - video games, computer games, tv, etc. As long as I can keep him outside and motivate him with either chocolate or playdates, we're going to be just fine!

My favorite time of day: first thing in the morning when he comes in my bed to snuggle before waking up. Sometimes we chat, sometimes we just cuddle. Always, I soak up every sweet moment I can with my darling, funny and growing baby boy!

this morning with breakfast and balloons!