I can't even think the words, Danny is 8, without tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat. Daniel Matias Delgado came into this world 8 years ago, without a peep. Now he brings such a wonderful noise to our home with his chatter, shooting noises and non-stop imaginary battles. Danny is an amazing son and a fabulous big brother. He doesn't complain when I ask for a little help with his sisters. He loves the role of big brother. He looks out for his sisters' safety and loves teaching them new things. Danny still wants a little brother and becomes sad when I tell him it isn't going to happen, but perks up when I tell him that I don't want to divide my time any further.
My little man is very sensitive and gets his feelings hurt so very easily by those he loves most. A little teasing often results in tears. Danny is very righteous and expects everyone he knows to do the right thing. Danny rarely needs discipline and is very upset when he is punished. Danny is very generous and understanding when Mamma asks for cuddles. Although Danny no longer seeks out cuddles on his own, he obliges with a shy smile when asked.
Danny is into everything! He is in several sports throughout the year. This past year he played basketball, soccer (spring & fall), baseball (coach pitch), swimming and ice skating. He loves to watch TV; Phineas and Ferb, Super Ninja's and Star Wars (animated series) are his favorites. He also loves video games, he plays Wii everyday for 30 mins. (he'd play more but Mommy & Papi had to put in a limit). He loves to shoot hoops outside and play "guns" with his buddy Nick from next door. Danny loves to build and play with Lego's. He has a Star Wars battle set up on his dresser. This past year Danny built a Star Wars ship that had 389 pieces, all on his own. He holds his friends from IL (Luke & Dominic) very close to his heart and loves when he gets play dates with them, but he isn't a very good pen pal quite yet.
Danny is an amazing student. Thankfully, his 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Grace, is working hard to keep him challenged because his was quite bored earlier in the year. Danny has a perfect score in spelling, is two grades ahead in reading, and doing very well in math also. He was recently selected for placement in an advanced math academy group where is learning multiplication and division - he is very excited about this.
This year we have been "church breaking" our family. We have added Sunday service, Sunday school and vacation bible school to our lives. Within a few months, Danny read his student Bible (over 500 pages) during his free reading time. Danny has sang in church with his class twice now and went caroling with families from church to nursing homes in December. While Danny still doesn't look forward to Church related activities, he goes and does a good job while there. We have been learning so much together!
I take requests for birthday dinners. Danny makes it really easy on me. He asked for frozen chicken parmesan, creamed corn and brownies.
These past 8 years (gulp, snif) have gone by in a flash and I can honestly say that I have loved every day of being Danny's Mamma! Happy Birthday Baby!
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