My dearest, sweet Jacob,
Happy Birthday! Today you are three years old, and I am finding that hard to believe. Where has the time gone?
Today, when you came into the kitchen you said, "Oh, look at the birthday party!" to the streamers, balloons, and gifts. Your favorites have been the balloons thus far ~ you are easy to please :)
Your cousins and Aunt stopped by on their way to school to sing and wish you a wonderful day ~ what a great surprise!
We went to Daddy's work, where we said hi to all of "the ladies at the office" (and his boss, Ron) and followed it up by a handful of "No Way!"s. HA! We packed and ate (well less you and your brother, more Mommy & Daddy) a picnic lunch at the park, and played for an hour or so in the beautiful sunshine. It is about 68 degrees and no humidity - what a perfect day.
You and your brother are now down for a nap....yet to sleep...but certainly exhausted! I am hoping you get some rest for the rest of your busy & fun-filled day. I'm thinking that dinner, cake & ice cream are in order, and possibly another trip to a nearby park? We'll see what time allows....it always goes by too fast.
You give the best hugs ~ the kinds where your legs wrap around my waist, and you "squish Mommy" and say in the most heartfelt way, "Oh, I love you, Mommy". It melts my heart every time.
You are full of energy and spunk, and you love your brothers. You laugh a lot, love the outdoors, and "helping" in the garden. You love the pool, the sprinkler, and a bath with bubbles and toys. You love to read, watch animated movies, and examining boo-boos. You love to wrestle with Daddy and chase the dog around. You love to crawl, climb, run, hop, and jump everywhere.
This year you will do so much: learn to use the potty, move to a big-boy bed, become a big brother again, go to Vacation Bible School, and start Sunday School. Wow, my eldest baby is becoming so grown up! How is that possible?!
I am honored to be your Mommy, Jacob. You have taught me to slow down, to belly laugh, and to enjoy the simplicities in life. You are one of the reasons I love my job title of Mommy so much.
Sweet baby boy, on this day and always, I love you.
Happy Birthday.
Always,
Mommy
Beth
I am Wife to one and Mama to four. I married the only boy I ever loved, and was given four more that make my heart burst every single day. I love doing laundry, attempting to live frugally, and figuring out how to help my boys expend their boundless energy. And I'm still trying to figure out exactly how to respond to, "Wow, you have your hands full!"
My Main Man
Tim & I have known each other since we were in high school (and yet, he married me anyway!). He's smart, loves books, and always has me laughing. He is my best friend, and the most amazing father to our sons. Cliche, but true: he is my other, better half, and I thank God for him every single day!
Number One
Jacob made me a Mama in June of '06. At 5, he is the oldest of our crew of blue. He loves trains, swimming, reading books, and going on adventures.
Number Two
Following his big brother by 18 months, Wyatt is our Christmas Eve babe. He is full of spunk, the Middle Child, and all boy. He loves sweets, horses, and making a mess.
Number Three
Every bit a surprise, but loved with every fiber of my being, Nathaniel joined our family in September of '09. He is our little spit-fire, and has more energy than than our oldest two combined. Nate is a Mama's boy, has quick hands, loves playing ball and climbing on everything, and trying to keep up with his brothers. Most days he succeeds! We often wonder just what he will be "teaching" in his new role: Big Brother!
Number Four
Everett is our youngest, born at 41.2 weeks in March '11 . He was the biggest of our guys at birth: 9 lbs, 2 oz and 22 inches. He is easy-going, cuddly, and sweet-smelling. He loves to eat Cheerios, be outside, and be held by Mama. He is already being tested as The Baby by his Big Brothers ~ and he certainly can hold his own. It is hard to believe that his presence makes us a family of six!
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