Jed Turns 3!

It was a big day that weighed heavy on the heart of this mother.  On top of my little girl have her first day of 4th grade, my little boy turned 3.  The night before his birthday I heard him upstairs in his crib talking and singing.  I went back in to check on him and told him that I was wrapping presents for his birthday.  He asked me, "are there swords in there?"  He is really into knights in addition to super heroes.  I also rocked him and told him about the night he was born.  I really liked the part about peeing in my face the moment they laid him in my arms. 

Jed was still sleeping when I left for work in the morning, so I didn't get to wish him a happy birthday first thing.  Now, this probably doesn't sound like too big of a deal, but to an emotional mother, it's everything.  I did go to Peggy's at lunch and see him though, so that made things a little better.  That evening after Evangeline's piano practice we let him open some presents before dinner. 

 

We had biscuits and gravy per his request, even though he was too excited to eat much of them.  After dinner we opened the rest of the presents and had an ice cream cake.  His gifts included a spin toothbrush with Iron Man on it.  A little wrist watch, a Batman Duplo set and a set of foam swords and shields.  I also found a little knight's tunic. Evangeline got him a squirt bottle fan (he's wanted hers ever since she bought one on our trip to Northern IN earlier in the summer). My mom was there to help us celebrate as well.

 

Multitasking:  Holding up the number 3 while eating cake....

 

We love this little boy so much.  I can't believe he is three!  Watching a person grow and change truly calls so much attention to the quick pace of time.  Jed is such a special guy.  He adds to our lives so richly.  He is a blessing.