I fail to write only about William on here, which is ironic because he has the biggest personality in the house. The truth is that William needs to be caught on camera to fully appreciate the monumental hilarity he offers us. When he was 18 months, he would start to squeak every time I snuggled him in his crib at night to let me know he was happy. Ever since then, he earned the name “squeaks” in the family. He loves his nickname and protests if I try to call him anything else. Every night he screams “WATCH THIS!!!!” which is followed by either a full goofy dance that lasts for several minutes, racing as fast as he can from one end of the house to the other, or his newly found skill of hopping on one leg. For quite a while, when I dropped him off at school, he would breakdance as soon as we walked through the door to put on a little show for his teachers. Every day, when we pick him up, the teachers say that he is an example to all the other students and one of the sweetest kids they know.

William is very shy at first and then blossoms (or should I say explodes) into a joyful force to be reckoned with. He is always saying, “Mommy, I love you so much. You are my best friend!” And ever since he was a baby, he has been the biggest snuggle-monster of the house… as well as the loudest. Even as an infant, he cried so loudly that I couldn’t believe such a tiny person could make such a big sound. His voice can often reach a decibel that I just can’t comprehend and it is also one of his endearing characteristics.

Basically, what I am trying to say, is that William is a full package. His love, affection, and sense of humor make being his parent a never-ending source of joy. He lights up the day for everyone who has the opportunity to know him. I love his so dearly. He makes parenting fun, exciting, and full of rewarding pleasures. I know William will excel no matter what he chooses to do in life and our whole family is fortunate enough to just sit back and watch his awesomeness.