What a difference a year makes. I remember writing this post and just feeling at my absolute end with Jake. I honestly didn’t know what to do, and then the threes came!!! (I have told you that the threes are worse than the twos, yeah?)
Jake turned 4 today, and I’m amazed at how much has changed in the past year. He’s still full of energy and…um….loudness. But he’s also developed the most loving spirit. The day started with everyone telling him Happy Birthday, and he immediately decided that he was, “sharing my birthday with everyone in my family and in the whole world. And everyone gets to be 4.” When I told him that an elderly neighbor had called to wish him Happy Birthday, he said, “Aww. That was sweet.”
He really is a true joy in my life. Yes, he still aggravates his sister. Yes, he still teases his brother. Yes, he is still a bit dramatic over every little bump and ouchie. But he is also so fun. He loves to tell jokes. He has a mischievous bent to his personality (gotta watch that!). He loves to make people laugh. He’s a great helper (really! He loves cleaning up with the Dust Buster!). He has an abundance of hugs and kisses to share. And he is constantly telling the people in his life that he loves us. I do love being his mom.
Happy Birthday, Jake.
Happy birthday, Jake! You’re growing up into a handsome boy with a big heart. Nice job, Mommy and Daddy!
Happy birthday, Jake! My birthday is one day after yours. Fun!
I hope you had lots of chocolate and other sugary goodness.