Happy 4th birthday! This seems like a real milestone. You officially aren't a baby any more under anyone's definition. You're a big kid now.
This has been a great, if strange, year. Obviously, the biggest event this year was, and continues to be, Covid-19. This has had a huge impact on you since school was canceled back in March. What an adjustment this has been for all of us! Your school did an amazing job of trying to keep you connected, but Zoom and 3-year-olds are a tough combination. You were much happier outside playing in our back yard, watching your sister do her remote work, or cooking or doing activities with me. Because you weren't so keen on alone time, it made it really difficult to work. Thankfully, you're a pretty great companion most of the time, and I cherish the extra time and snuggles I got with you.
You are such an affectionate kid. The first thing you do when you wake up in the morning is wait for your alarm clock to turn green (best invention ever!) then come into our room and ask for snuggles. You'll climb in and give us lots of hugs and kisses. It's one of my favorite parts of my day. You're also really into the idea that you and I will be married when you turn five. I'm not sure where you got this idea, but at least once a week you'll mention it and start planning the decorations for our wedding. We've talked about the fact that I'm already married, but you don't seem concerned.
You were talking a lot last year already, but this year you've taken it to a whole new level. You never stop! You are so curious, always asking who, what, where, when, and why. And then, you'll ask some more questions. Lately though, your questions are really philosophical. In reference to coronavirus, you asked why Hashem (G-d) would make bad things happen to people. Great question, bud. You're not all serious though. Your sense of humor is fantastic, and your comedic timing is great. You not only crack yourself up, but you crack us up too.
You and your best friends (David, Elnatan, and Adam) love superheros. You love dressing in costume and running all around the house fighting bad guys. I don't love your ability to turn absolutely everything into a weapon (baby carrot guns??), but I do love your creativity.
You're a fantastic helper. You still love cooking and will often help us make dinner or lunches. You love cracking eggs, measuring ingredients, stirring, and of course taste testing. You're a very adventurous eater, always willing to try anything. We love that about you! You usually like what you eat--you're an eating machine! Daddy and I are terrified about what your teenage eating habits are going to look like.
It's not all sunshine and roses though. You do have a temper and are starting to deploy it more. Generally, you're a super happy kid. But, lately, you'll get really frustrated if we're not doing what you want. You're very stubborn and will sometimes refuse to do things you are perfectly capable of (e.g., pulling up your pants). Totally normal, but we are all relieved when your gorgeous smile comes back though.
My absolute favorite thing from this year though is watching the relationship between you and Zahara grow. You play so well together and are really mindful of each other's feelings. Not 100% of the time, but way more than before.
Asher, we love watching you grow into the young man you are. We can't wait to see what's in store in the coming years. Happy birthday! We love you to the moon and back!
See Asher's other birthday wishes here.
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