Four (very short) years ago when I woke up on my birthday I wasn't thinking, "Yipee! Today'sgoing to be all about me!" I awoke at 4am to a pain I had never experienced before....contractions, real labor contractions. I was in labor a day before I was scheduled to be induced. Our son was ready to make his debut in the world...6 days late....on MY birthday! I know it sounds like I'm bitter, which I'm not. I love sharing this I day with Jake...it's OUR day now and it's so much more special this way.
My 25th birthday started out in a very exciting way. Soon we were going to meet our baby. Any moment now he'll be here. I'm sure it won't be long now......19 (very long) hours later they had to go in and get him. I suppose he decided he wanted to be born and then changed his mind and decided to stay. At any rate, Jake was born just a few hours shy of missing my birthday all together, but I'm glad he made it in the nick of time. (I wouldn't have wanted to be in labor a minute longer anyway!)
My 25th birthday started out in a very exciting way. Soon we were going to meet our baby. Any moment now he'll be here. I'm sure it won't be long now......19 (very long) hours later they had to go in and get him. I suppose he decided he wanted to be born and then changed his mind and decided to stay. At any rate, Jake was born just a few hours shy of missing my birthday all together, but I'm glad he made it in the nick of time. (I wouldn't have wanted to be in labor a minute longer anyway!)
The past 4 years have gone so fast. It's hard to believe, as most parents would agree, how fast kids grow. Jake has been a complete joy to us and we've cherished every moment. Now he's 4. In some ways it kind of breaks your heart to think that he's growing so fast. You look back on the memories and are sad that they are behind you, but each new stage of life brings great new memories. Like right now he says the funniest things, and it all makes sense! And he's so helpful and loves to be the helper. He's also very loving right now. It the best thing in the world when your child gives you a kiss and hug, voluntarily, just because he wants to show that he loves you. It's priceless.
I'm looking forward to new stages and new memories, but it's fun to reflect on the past ones too. Here's a visual timeline of Jake's 4 years. From day to day you don't realize how they change, but looking back it's crazy how much they do! Going through all these pictures was so sweet.
First Birthday!!!
(Didn't eat the cake.)
This is one of my favs. Love my boys!
Look at these curls! I miss these curls!
(I guess the fish is cool too.)
2nd Birthday!
Happy Birthday, Jake Poe. You were my best birthday present ever!
5 comments:
I know what you mean, they grow way too quickly. He is such a handsome little guy!
Jakey is so stinkin' cute!!! Great pictures!!! I hope you both have a very blessed day!!! Happy Birthday!!!
Happy Birthday to both of you!!! We love you guys!!
Happy Belated Birthdays!!! I though about you on Friday while I was working the Walk - I hope you both had a great day and I'm looking forward to celebrating with you this week - better late than never!!! ;o) Shawn, Grant and Blake said they had a lot of fun with you on Friday. Love you all bunches and tons!!!
The last 4 years Jake has brought me so much joy! These pictures make me smile!
Happy Birthday Jake!
Papaw
Post a Comment