Earlier this month we celebrated Jennings 4th birthday! It's crazy to think he's grown up so fast! He is such a fun and energetic little guy and we hope that the crazy, wild, endless energy three's is behind him, as we are too tired to keep up.
Jennings loves many things including playing with his brother Finn and his big sister Maddie. He's so excitable and loves to discover new things. I read recently that three and four year olds are like scientists, always discovering new things, investigating, looking for clues and finding wonder in all the world around them. I think it perfectly describes Jennings. I wonder what he is going to be when he grows up... sometimes I think he could be a boxer or a mixed martial arts expert, and other days I think he could be a researcher, a scientist, an astronaut or even a dinosaur hunter (the later is the answer he gave when I asked him, second to a firefighter).
Being Jennings mom means I'm constantly listening for silence and concerned when I hear it, or automatically responding to a big thud with, "what happened now?" He definitely keeps us on our toes and as his former babysitter said, "There's no one quite like Jennings" And she's right. As energetic and life-thrilling as he is, we wouldn't want him any other way.
Jennings set up all his dinosaurs and about 2 seconds after this picture, Finn knocked them all down!
We were lucky enough to celebrate Jennings on his special day with family. Thanks to Anita, Alicia, Andrea and Ryker for coming over for breakfast! It was so fun to see them!
Then later that afternoon we were able to celebrate with Nana and Papa! AND we got to celebrate their special birthdays! Both Nana and Papa turned a very special age this year and we had a lovely afternoon swimming with them.
We are so thankful for the family that we were able to celebrate with. We are reminded how quickly the years pass and how blessed we are to have so many people who share love and kindness with us.
Our family seems to be growing and changing on the daily and as Jennings turns four I feel the sand in the hourglass slipping by faster than I want it to. I recently talked to a nurse who was telling me about her only child, her son turning 19 and how she wished she could do it all over. Just one of the many blessings I feel about having a large family is that we get to celebrate these milestones more than just once. And as excited as I am to celebrate each of the kids' milestones and achievements, I remind myself to be grateful for the times we have had. While I might want them to not grow up as fast, that isn't the reality of life.
Wishing Jennings the happiest 4th year of his life and excited to see all that is ahead for him!
And happiest of birthdays to Nana and Papa too.
Until next time,
Angie
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