J#1's Birthday....

I will post pics from Virginia tomorrow....
Today is J#1's birthday he is 7.......did I just type that I have a 7 year old!!! I truly can't believe it has been 7 years since I took on the role as a mom.

Dear J#1,
You are my oldest...
You are the one that started it all for me...
You are the protector of your younger brothers....
You are the leader, sometimes into good things sometimes not so good :)
You are so caring,
You are loving,
You are the one who is willing to share,
You are so smart, sometimes for your own good:)
You took a piece of my heart that I never knew could love that much until they laid you in my arms...
You make me smile,
You make me laugh, especially at your made up jokes...
You dive into anything and everything without hesitation...
You were the baby who had to have his hand in my mouth to go to sleep...now you sleep in a big boy bed in the top bunk...
You pray for others....
You are concerned when someone is hurting....
You bring such joy to my heart....

I love watching how much you have grown and changed. I anticipate the young man you will be one day and I know it will happen at the blink of my eye. I pray many things for you my little man, I pray that you will be a leader for Christ and love Him with all your heart, soul and strength. Know how much I love you and that I am here for you. Happy Birthday!!!

Love,
Your Mom