Mathew is 9.
Mathew is an enigma.
He is intelligent, sweet, a fast study, and a deep thinker. He's a laugher.
He is also quick tempered, a compulsive gamer, passionate, and excitable. He's a little nutty.
He is the first to bear his testimony every month and it has become an achievement for even some of the adults in the ward to beat him to the pulpit. And he gives my favorite kind of testimony....short, direct, and to the point.
He is allowed 30 minutes of computer time everyday...but he'll do major extra chores to earn a few more minutes. I admit I love that about him...
He played baseball this year, and looked so snazzy in his uniform.
He loves to play with the neighbors and always has his eye on one of the many stunt bikes that come out...hoping to hop on for a turn. Unfortunately it often ends with tears or blood. Usually both.
This year was his year to go on a big trip with his dad, so they drove up to Chicago and went to a Cubs game. He was in heaven!
Sometimes they beat each other up.
He wants to have already learned to play the guitar.
He is a dare devil and a risk taker. He tied a ribbon around his tooth and tied the other end to a door knob.
He lives for the thrill. He has attempted water skiing and mastered full-speed tubing. That kid is hanging on for dear life!
Life is funnier, sillier, and richer because he is in it. I love you, Maferdee.
He is intelligent, sweet, a fast study, and a deep thinker. He's a laugher.
He is also quick tempered, a compulsive gamer, passionate, and excitable. He's a little nutty.
He is the first to bear his testimony every month and it has become an achievement for even some of the adults in the ward to beat him to the pulpit. And he gives my favorite kind of testimony....short, direct, and to the point.
He is allowed 30 minutes of computer time everyday...but he'll do major extra chores to earn a few more minutes. I admit I love that about him...
He played baseball this year, and looked so snazzy in his uniform.
He loves to play with the neighbors and always has his eye on one of the many stunt bikes that come out...hoping to hop on for a turn. Unfortunately it often ends with tears or blood. Usually both.
This year was his year to go on a big trip with his dad, so they drove up to Chicago and went to a Cubs game. He was in heaven!
He spends most of his free time with his big brother.
Sometimes they play chess.
Sometimes they beat each other up.
He wants to have already learned to play the guitar.
He is a dare devil and a risk taker. He tied a ribbon around his tooth and tied the other end to a door knob.
He lives for the thrill. He has attempted water skiing and mastered full-speed tubing. That kid is hanging on for dear life!
Life is funnier, sillier, and richer because he is in it. I love you, Maferdee.
What an awesome description of Mathew!!! I love every ounce of his body and am so very proud of him and both of his parents. You guys are incredible!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun kid. I loved reading about all his fun characteristics. One of the 5 reasons I am sure why my kids had such a great time playing with yours.
ReplyDeleteLove that boy!
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