In the 3 precious years that I've gotten to know you, sweet Jakey, I've discovered:
- You are one CRAZY little guy! I think the only time you stop moving is when you sleep. If I only had a quarter of your energy, I swear I'd be able to take over the world.
- You are a natural athlete. Baseball, soccer, football... you've got some serious skills. Your favorite, however, is basketball in which you really excel. You have incredible aim and could happily shoot baskets\ all day, everyday, for the rest of your life. I don't know how tall you will be, but I can almost see a lucrative NBA career in your future. When you are rich and famous, just don't forget who gave you your first basketball...
- You are a monkey. But those those big ears and long, skinny limbs are not the reason I say that. You take any and every opportunity to climb, swing, hang, jump off of anything that will work (and sometimes things that won't work). I'm shocked we have yet to have that first emergency room visit.
- You love your big sissy and completely look up to her. You copy everything she does - the good and the bad - and you both look out for each other. I hope you continue this the rest of your lives.
- You love your cars, trucks, balls, and everything BOY. But you also love your stuffed dog (Wawa), your stuffed cow, and as of right now a little stuffed bird that tweets. Not exactly the manliest of toys but we won't tease you about that;)
- You can be one strong-willed and stubborn little guy. Especially when it comes to mealtime. I don't know why you choose to make almost every meal a fight, but I hope you are finding out that your mommy is a very tough competitor...and NEVER loses;)
- You are one cool cat. This picture says it all...
- You are very smart and independent. You want to do everything yourself, and if I help you do something, you will undo it just so you can do it over... all by yourself. Sometimes it's frustrating, but I am so proud of you for this and know it will be a good thing in the future.
- You have this cute little way of speaking, often substituting the "f" sound for the beginning of many words....school is "fool", swim is "fwim", fire-truck is "fire-f - "....well, you get the idea.
- You ADORE your daddy and want to be just like him. In fact, I really think you are a mini-version of him...crazy energy and all.
- You are a social little guy. Whether at school, church, or the neighborhood, you have your own special little circle of friends...
- You are one of the greatest blessings of my life. You make life wonderful and exciting. I don't know what I did to deserve the privilege of being your mommy, but I'm so thankful I am. I know that God has such marvelous plans for your life, and I can't wait to continue this special journey with you.
Happy Birthday, sweet Jakey! I love you, little man, with all my heart.
Love, Mommy
That was then:
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| 2009 |
This is now:
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| 2012 |
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