Today is our sweet and joyful Jack's birthday. He is 12 years old. Sigh, how does that happen so fast? He woke up at 5 am ready to start the day, so excited he couldn't sleep. I don't even know what he is SO excited about...but that's the joy of being a kid. He is hoping for a hunting gun for a gift but nothing wrapped on the fireplace looks like a gun to me so I guess he will have to wait and see.
We couldn't celebrate with everyone this morning as Tommy went weightlifting and Drew had basketball practice before school. So it was just Dad, Max and me to wish him a Happy Birthday and eat eggs, bacon and little rolls with him. No presents opened since not everyone was here....
In a bit Max and I will bring him Subway for his birthday lunch at school and drop off a cookie cake for him to share with his class. Max doesn't have school today due to conferences. After school we will open Jack's presents.
Jack has brought us so much joy. We are so proud of him and the young man he is becoming. He is funny, smart, wise, tender, thoughtful and patient. He is a lover of hunting, legos, Tim Hawkins humor and the outdoors. He has a servants heart and loves to help at church, with the Kindergartners at school, cleaning lunch tables, at the homeless shelter, or wherever he can. I love that about him. He is most certainly my right hand man when it comes to Max. He helps more with Max than anyone could possibly understand. Max LIGHTS up at the sight of Jack after school. He is by far Max's favorite person in this world....maybe even more than his Mama or his Dad. Jack LOVES tackle football and is enjoying basketball and debating if he wants to continue with baseball or not.
We are so grateful for Jack and the role that he plays in our family. For a very long time we thought he was our last which makes him hold an extra special place in my heart. I treasure him so much. Happy birthday Jack! Love you so much
XOXO Mom
I hope he had a great day!!!!
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