Rowan's 9th Birthday

How?! How can my sweet Rowan be 9 years old! I looked through my old blog books recently and ready Rowan's birth story followed by some of his baby years, and I remember it all so clearly. I can't believe I have known him for 9 years. Rowan is complex little soul. Obviously, the way that he looks at the world is a little different. The connections that he can make are ones that I wouldn't think of of my own. Example #1

Rowan had recently gotten into listening to Michael Jackson and Weird Al. He listened to the song "Bad" and the song "Fat." He would talk about how Michael Jackson was talented at making songs. When he saw a picture of Michael Jackson in later years, needless to say, he was quite shocked. As you would be if you hadn't seen his progression. We talked about people choosing to get surgeries, that he may have gotten too many surgeries. Rowan then decided he wasn't going to be getting a surgery on his face. Then concluded that Michael Jackson was good at making songs but not good at taking care of his body and that Weird Al may not have been good at making songs but was good at taking care of his body. Who knew you could link them in so many ways?!

When I took Rowan in for his well check. He began a similar conversation with the nurse. Rowan asked how old he was, and the man was a little shocked to ask so bold a question, he laughed, and answered. He showed him some of his favorite funny songs, and I could tell talking with Rowan was probably going to be the highlight of his day. Maybe week. Maybe year. 😏

Rowan is delightful. He brings up so many great questions and easy conversations. I would consider it one of his strengths, for sure. He is comfortable with himself and that makes him easy to be around. Rowan is funny and witty. Rowan loves being with the family, and is the first to say that he would much rather be with the family than anyone else. 

Rowan can be hard on himself, as we all can be. It feels a little more devastating coming from him though. His frustrations about the things he is unable to do in the moment really bother him. We talk a lot about practice and individual talents. 

Rowan decided he no longer needs glasses. 😳 I mean, that's one way to think of it. We will be finding out soon if that is true, but for now, that's what we are going with. 

I love Rowan so much. He is patient, polite, kind, smart, and an amazing brother.