Six years ago today my amazing son, Jack Arlin came into my life and made me a mommy. At 9:09am, after a long night of painful, drug free, non progress making labor, and subsequent c-section, our "little" boy graced us with his presence. I'll never forget my doctor's first words to me as she pulled him out..."I don't know how big he is Janae, but he is big!" This was soon followed by a nurse saying "Ten pounds, four ounces, " and the room erupting in laughter. I remember looking at that perfect little boy, a boy who looked much more like a two month old than a newborn, and instantly feeling more love than I ever knew possible. It is still so vivid in my mind that it is hard for me to even fathom that six years have passed.
Today, Jack is a gorgeous, precocious, talented, stubborn, dramatic, energetic, obsessive, creative, matter-of-fact, loving, and sweet little boy who brings so much to our lives. He loves school, sports, all things with wheels, camping, art, and helping people cook. There are days when he makes me want to tear my hair out and days when I can't imagine a child any sweeter. He is, well, he is Jack. On his last day of preschool a couple years ago, his teacher presented each child with a certificate and asked them each what they wanted to be when they grew up. Every single other kid said they wanted to be a doctor, but Jack, he said he wanted to be himself. That's my boy. He is his own little being and I am so proud to have him as my son.
Happy birthday Jack!!
Posted by: Rhiannon and Carter Blaze | January 14, 2010 at 12:13 AM