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Today is Paxton’s FIRST birthday.
His first year of life has flown by, but it’s as if he’s ALWAYS been a part of our lives.
Pax has got 6 visible teeth right now — 4 on top and 2 on the bottom. He’s walking EVERYWHERE and can get up the stairs in less than 5 seconds. His talking sounds like gurgling and babbling ALWAYS brings a smile to Brian and my face.
He’s gonna be a big blogger, obviously!
Paxton Joel,
YOU are cherished. You help me look outside myself. You give Mommy hope that I can be a better person… for you, for Chance, for Daddy AND for myself. Your smile melts my heart. Your cry breaks me into a million pieces. All I want to do is make your world right for you. And I know I don’t have that kind of control, so I just hold you… and drink in your presence.
“Pax” means “peace” and you have brought JUST that into our lives. You have no idea the kind of restoration you’ve brought into Mommy & Daddy’s life just by existing. I thank God EVERY DAY for letting me be a part of your life. There is NOTHING you could ever do to make me stop loving you. NOTHING!!! And when I forget to tell you I’m proud of you, or that I love you… I hope you’ll know by my actions that you mean the world to me.
Happy first Birthday, sweet Paxton… my darling peacemaker. You came just in time.
Love Forever and a Day,
Mommy
Jenni, you are such a good mom. I mean, that was amazing.
And i cant wait to meet Mr. 1 year old in like a week!!
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jenni Reply:
November 6th, 2009 at 9:09 am
thanks, lynse! i just want to make sure my boys know exactly how i feel… even when i’m not saying it. i want it so ingrained in their being that there would never be a question of how much we love them or want them or how proud we are.
still figuring it out
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What an awesome post. You are a great mom and your kids are so darn cute!!! Happy birthday Paxton!
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jenni Reply:
November 6th, 2009 at 9:10 am
thanks rindy. i’m learning new things from moms like you all the time!
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i absolutely can’t believe he is one. it seems like just a couple of days ago when we were talking on the phone and you said, “I’m pregnant.” and i really, really can’t believe he’s walking! i need to visit again soon (before you up and leaves for college or something).
you are an incredible mom. you know i believe that because i say it often and have seen it firsthand.
and i love your mom blog.
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jenni Reply:
November 6th, 2009 at 9:10 am
i know, RIGHT? hurry up and get here!
and this mom blog loves you.
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“You came just in time.”
dang it, ninjetta! i was fine til read THAT!
sigh…
“His talking sounds like gurgling and babbling”
hes speaking chinese???
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAX! i love you!
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jenni Reply:
November 6th, 2009 at 9:11 am
well good… cuz i was a mess writing it.
and the gurgling and babbling is DEFINITELY not chinese. chinese is more like clanging pots together. hahaha!
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Happy Birthday sweet boy!! You are SO lucky to have a Mommy & Daddy that love you more than you will EVER understand!
Jenni, you continue to amaze me with your joy, love, patience and care for your children, your husband and your friends!
I love you and I’m SO proud of the woman, Mother and leader you have become!!
Paxton, you are one of two of the luckiest boys around!! xoxo
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jenni Reply:
November 6th, 2009 at 9:35 am
thank you, SJ! i’m working on it. my boys are pretty awesome kids
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You have 2 sweet little boys, but Pax has such a tender and gracious heart- even at his one year old age. And you truly are a great an amazing mom. I love you!
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jenni Reply:
November 6th, 2009 at 11:34 am
thanks, rose. i love you too… as do the boys. but this, you already knew.
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I am late to the birthday party here this morning.
First Off: I echo everything your Mommy has said about you. You are the sweetest and most amazing little boy I could ever hope for. You continually amaze me with how much love you can draw from me. Even at 4:45 in the morning when you wake up hungry and whiny I still cherish those moments with you.
I can’t wait to see what God has in His perfect plan for your life.
I love you more than life little man!
Jenni,
Thank you for doing such an amazing job as mother and especially in documenting all these precious moments with our boys.
Love You!
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jenni Reply:
November 6th, 2009 at 11:35 am
we love you, big papa! we miss you when you’re not here!
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Happy birthday, Paxton!
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IS he really one? WOW..
Happy Birthday, big boy!! You are a miracle in SO many ways… I am excited to see what God has in store for you!
.. until then, keep growing big and strong.. and try not to pick on your big brother too much!!
And Jenni.. you are an amazing mom. I appreciate how honest you are about parenting.. the good, the bad, and the uber ugly!! Love you, big momma!! (no.. I am NOT saying you are fat.. FYI!)
~Steph
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Happy Birthday Paxton!
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Happy Bday Paxton!!!!
Glad your still alive after your first year with mom
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jenni Reply:
November 6th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
but you won’t be for long. i’m coming for you, man!
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Aw, Jenni… this broke my heart into a million pieces… in a good way
Happy Birthday, Pax. I’m glad you survived the head injury Aunt Tammy inflicted on you when she dropped you off the couch.
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