five

How has it been five years?

This is one of my favorite pictures of Jeremiah's first days.

I suppose it would drive a photographer nuts

but

I am not photographer

I am a mom.

~

We waited so long for this little guy.

I suppose its fitting that he should be the one

with a December birthday.
~

We don't really have much of a story for the day he was born;

that's often how it is with a c-section.

You set the alarm

get up early

hurry to the hospital

so you can wait around a few hours.

They wheel you into a freezing cold room

shoot some stuff in your back

put a slit in your belly

wiggle you around

and pull out a baby.

Then

five short years later,

you have the makings of a fine little man.

~

We had a wonderful day today

just enjoying the birthday boy and the blessing

he is to our family!

His favorite gift was from his big brothers;

supersuits!

And

a chocolate lover like his momma,

the best part of his day was

eating hot fudge cake.

You'd think it would have been

the 2 hours we spent at Chuck e Cheese's

or having his big kids (TJ, Luke & Lana) all here.

Opening presents ranked pretty high,

but the birthday dessert

-well-

it was the icing on the cake

for him!

~

Jeremiah,

you are such a treasure!

You have grown so much these past few months;

Momma & Daddy are so very proud of you!

You are able to change your attitude in the blink of an eye.

Momma still can't do that one!

You have begun to 'take initiative' on a daily basis

(you can't always remember what it's called,

but you choose to look for ways you can help out)

You are such a good big brother to Lily -

just today, she had a bit of sucker around her mouth

and you wondered,

"What is that red on precious Lily's sweet little face?"

What a good protector you are!

Your memory is incredible!

You often amaze us with the things you remember.

And

you love the cold.

Most days, you get dressed in a tank top and shorts.

I'll ask, "don't you need to put on something warmer?"

and you'll say,

"I'm fine, I'm fine, I'm fine"

Yep, you sure are!

Oh, and did I mention
your Pop
is your very favoritist person on earth

Thank-you, Lord
for the precious gift you have given us.
Guide us
as we guide him.

~

Happy 5th Birthday, Jeremiah!