As Ayden and Ellyse have aged over the years we have seen them pass Kyle in maturity, and intellect. They both seemed to pass Kyle when they were about 5, we could see them begin to comprehend and understand the world more than he could.
So even as Kyle is biologically the oldest he is now in almost all instances the baby. He is the little brother.
There is a big difference in the way a 4 year old views Christmas as opossed to an 8 year. As our kids get older, it is hard for them not to view Christmas as the wishlist for life, whatever they want they put on a list and they have the expectation they will get it. It is a fight against the consumerism mentality that privades our culture.
With a 4 year old there is still a sense of awe and wonder. There is an excitement and a simplicity of thought when it comes to Christmas. There is a sweet understanding of the real meaning of Christmas, the gift giving and other traditions.
Kyle's one hope for chistmas is a bed for Tigger. As the other kids hope for electronics and other expensive desires, Kyle's desire is simple.
Kyle continues to bring a good perspective to the holidays. He got more than a little excited when we put up the Christmas tree, played christmas music, and drank eggnog. He has enjoyed each small little part of the holiday season.
We have a perpetual 4 year old in the house for Christmas each year, and that is not a bad thing. As life gets hurried and out of perspective Kyle brings it back with a comment, or we adjust our schedules to his physical limitations. It slows us down (in a good way).
As Ayden wrote in a paper for school this week- I want my brother to have a good Christmas- we know that he will and he will bring joy and happiness to each of us because he is with us.
Kyle is a present God has given us along with with our other two children. As we celebrate Christmas and God's ultimate gift to us, we are thankful on a daily basis for the little things he gives us.
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