Happy 5th Birthday Sweet Boy

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5 years ago today I was laying in a hospital bed waiting to meet the baby boy I only dreamed of having. Only my dreams led me to believe he would be blonde and have these big blue eyes! Little did I know he would be so dark and handsome! Black hair and brown eyes, who would have imagined. Those brown eyes have shown me true love, opened my heart and soul to pure bliss.

I always wondered how much my parents loved me and now I truly know..

There isn't anything like it and the day Jeff and I met this little boy, we were reminded of it.

This little boy has been a joy and even though he is stubborn at times, he is truly a good boy and I am reminded of that everyday. His kind heart, his concern for others, I can only hope he knows how proud we are of him and the little boy he has become.

He has changed so much in the last year. The way he talks, his common sense, his imagination, his curiosity, wanting to learn and explore more then usual. He has always been independent, but more so this year. If I could only get him to put his own socks and shoes on, then we would be golden! lol

He tells me he can do it all the time, so I've been having a hard time stepping back and letting him do things! I need to work on that!

His love for his brother is amazing. He can be rough at times, but who isn't. He takes T mans hand and walks him to what he is asking for, he helps brush his teeth and the way he helps tuck him in at night is so sweet.

I think we've done a pretty good job raising this young man. He is beyond smart and seems to amaze us everyday. We can't wait to see all of the New Beginnings that are ahead of him this year. It literally makes us sad to know he'll be starting school this year and becoming a bigger boy.

Jackson,

We love you more then life itself. We are so proud of you and hope one day you will know just how much. I hope this new year will be good to you and guide in a rewarding direction (with our help) of endless beginnings!