Today, my firstborn child is FIVE.
I can’t believe it.
He goes to school.
He can write his name.
He can read most 3-4 letter words.
He can do math (as long as the numbers fit within his fingers).
He can do cartwheels.
He can shoot a gun (airsoft).
He he can work an iPhone better than most adults.
Chance is brilliant.
I get teary just thinking about him being five. I have no idea how I’m gonna handle him getting older and going to college. One step at a time, I guess. Here’s a photo of him 3 days old. They didn’t allow him out of NICU till then, so here he is taking his hearing test at 3 days of age.
I’m so thankful God put you in our family. We waited three years for you when doctors told you would never come. When God gave you to us, He told us to take very good care of you because you are His. When we first found out you were in my belly… I prayed 1 Samuel 1:27 & 28. I even painted it onto your wall in your nursery to remind myself:
“I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the LORD. For his whole life he will be given over to the LORD.”
I still pray this regularly for you and Paxton. And as I watch you grow up to be a man, like your Daddy, I am so proud of you and humbled that I get the privilege of experiencing you first hand.
You are an amazing son. You have a warrior spirit, ready to battle evil to protect all that is good… but your spirit is gentle and sensitive to your surroundings. I love how aware of life you are. I love every bit of you. Thank you for being such a good son to a Mommy who is trying her hardest.
I’m proud to be called your Mommy. I love all the conversations we have over just about everything. I hope that never ever stops. I will continue working to prove myself trustworthy with your thoughts and heart. I can’t wait to see what kind of man you will become when you’re grown… but till then… please take your time growing up. You crawling into my lap, snuggling me and whispering “I love you more than anything” are one of my favorite things.
My sweet Chance, I love you always and forever… no matter what. Thank you for the most amazing first five years.
Love,
Mommy

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