Jackson turns 5

Happy Birthday Jackson!!

To my son,

Some days you just know how to pull at that last string and snap it. It is who you are always testing the limits, showing me how smart you are and proving you are all boy. Your smile is infectious and your laugh contagious; most days they are the only things that keep you out of trouble.

The other day I was going through some pictures of you and saw you go from 0-5 right before my eyes. Your life is about to change very quickly and although you will always be my boy you will no longer be my little boy. I am very excited to help guide through your new adventures. My hope is that you will always remember I am here for you.

My favorite memories are spending one on one time with you, talking to you as I tuck you in at night, and letting you crawl up in my lap when you are tired. You had such a rough beginning because I was never feeding you enough, you were always hungry; some things never change. You were also sick more times than I can remember. Since your third surgery you have been 100 times better. I finally had my happy boy I always wanted.

Always wanted....... I remember the day your Daddy and I found out you would be a boy. It was your Daddy's birthday and as soon as she said boy, I cried. I was so very excited I couldn't wait to see you. Little did I know you would be close to 10 lbs. before I saw you.

So my sweet boy as you enjoy these last six weeks of summer before you head off to kindergarten I hope your birthday starts it off right. Have a great day at camp.

Love, Mommy