**Thomas is happy most of the time. It's rare to see him not smiling. He is always happy to be along for the ride and is easy going.
**The only thing that ruffles his feathers is the occasional blow up with big brother. They are best friends 80% of the time, but that can change on a dime when they are playing basketball and football outside!
**He loves playing football, but loves golf more than any other sport. In the summer, it is rare that a day passes when he isn't playing, and many afternoons a week, he asks to go, even when it's 40 degrees!
**He loves school. Loves to learn. Signs up for any reading competition, UIL event, science fair, creative writing seminars that he can. He is always reading. Math is his favorite subject.
**I love talking to Thomas and getting his opinions on different subjects. He has a unique way of looking at the world and seems wise beyond his years. He also has a very deep spiritual side. I can't tell you how many times I have been at a very loud, crowded dinner, and seen Thomas quietly bowing his head with his hands folded praying.
**One of Thomas' most endearing qualities is his selflessness. I've truly never seen anything like it. He was given money for his birthday and bought gifts for his cousins with it. He would give the food off his plate or shirt off his back to anyone. He believes the very best in people and celebrates with his friends' achievements. He gives Mary Beth anything she asks for. In my next life, I want Thomas to be my big brother! This is something that has always come easy to him. One of my favorite stories about him was when his first grade teacher handed me Thomas' Christmas list that only had items for his brother and sister on it.
**I think another thing that I adore about Thomas is his teddy bear-edness. I just made that term up! He continues to be taller than his friends and wears a size 10 shoe. However, he has to be the most gentle 12 year old boy I know. He has a calm, soothing voice and sweet disposition.
**He is still quite the Mama's boy, and he and Bryon have discussions over who loves me more. How special is that? I'm one lucky mama!
**On a funny note, I would say that Thomas is very comfortable in his own skin. Maybe too comfortable? Where his brother typically looks like he just stepped off the cover of teen GQ, or a Nike ad, Thomas has to be sent back to his room several times until his outfit is fit for school. It isn't uncommon for Thomas to come out with a maroon shirt, neon orange shorts, pink socks, and neon green shoes! In fact, that combo was displayed this morning! Let's hope Thomas marries a sweet girl with great fashion sense!
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