Zane

My little boy, not so little anymore. He is 4 1/2 and acts like he is 6. He can read now and loves learning. He loves to draw which is something i forgot to say about Jordan...he will sit and draw detailed pictures or all sorts of amazing things! They hang out together and draw when they arent playing with legos or wrestling. Zane is a wonderful happy child. He loves his baby sister and when Jordan is doing school he will sit with her and read to her and play games. I really love the age differences because it made it possible for bonding to naturally happen. When Niko was smaller, before school started, Jordan was her main man and she pretty much ignored Zane and he didnt really care. As Niko got bigger and school started i was busy with Jordan so Zane took over big brother responsibility and an instant bond formed! When they are all together the boys are amazing to watch with her. Its like they are connected mentally. They play together for hours which makes it easier to get things done. Zane loves to clean up and is always picking up after Niko and showing her how (she doesn't think pick up is as fun as dumping things out) Zane can play alone and be in his own little world just like Jordan did when he was younger, which makes for a crazy imagination. By the time school is out he is bubbling with new ideas for things to build, play, create or draw. Niko will also spend time in her crib willingly and play alone for up to 45 min during the day.  Zane loves the outdoors, as do the other two. We love to hike and try to get out every day. We take our two dogs and the pistol and off into the woods we go. Zane wakes up with a happy heart ready to start the day and if its sunny the first thing he says is "mommy its beautiful, we should take a walk!" Zane can be very quick with his hands when he is angered and being around Niko has helped with that a lot. He has a lot slower reaction time and has become more forgiving over the past 6 months. He has also become more aware of his relationship with God all on his own. in the middle of a movie a couple nights ago Nate had been asking if i felt ok (i didn't). I few minutes later with no prompting at all Zane started praying out loud that God would help me feel better... i cried.  ( excuse all my ramblings all over the place...i feel bad for whoever reads this, it is meant for my memory sake only at the point)