Another year older and wiser too!

For some odd reason I feel like I should be in the hospital right now!?! I am still shocked and amazed that Scotty, Jaxon and Chloe all share the same birthday. Last year at almost this exact moment I was typing out a blog post, a letter to Jaxon. A couple hours later I was rushing to the hospital to deliver Chloe. So since I'm NOT delivering a baby today I thought I could keep up one tradition and write a little note to my lovely birthday kids.

Dear Jaxon,
You never cease to amaze me. I cannot put into words how much I love you. You have changed my life and for that I will always be grateful. This past year you have grown so much. I cannot believe that it's already been 2 years since you joined our family. You are the most upbeat kid I know. You ALWAYS make me smile. Even when you are doing something you shouldn't, your dang smile and those adorable dimples get me every time! Whenever I am stressed or having a bad day, you have a way of setting things right. The way you get so excited about everything makes me remember what's important in life. I love the energy you possess. It is so positive. I love the way you sing your songs (and pretend to lead a choir in the process). I love when you 'tell jokes'. You were a born entertainer. You put a smile on the face of everyone you come in contact with.
This past year you have turned into the best big brother Chloe could have asked for. Your love for her is so apparent. As soon as you wake up in the morning, the first thing you do is run into her room chanting "Baby. Baby!" As you proceed to try and wake her up. It is adorable. You are her protector. If she is ever unhappy, you coming running over, with her bottle, her binkie, a toy, a treat...anything you can get your hands on to make her happy. You love giving her hugs and kisses and you get so excited and happy when you 2 play and dance together. I love that you both are so close. I hope that that never changes. Thank you for teaching me how to be a mother. For teaching me patience. For teaching me what is really important in life. I love you Jaxon.

Dear Chloe,
I cannot believe that you are already a year old. When I was pregnant with you I said you were allowed to come any day other than Nov 19th. I wanted you to have your own day. But there was no stopping you. I remember rushing to the hospital with your Dad at 6:00am. And 3 hours later you were born. Delivery was so easy. I thought I was spoiled with Jaxon being such a good baby. Everyone told me that you were going to be so hard because I got so lucky the first time around. I was scared. But can I tell you a secret? You were/are an even better baby than your brother. Even as a newborn I hardly EVER remember you crying. You are always so happy. You have the most mild attitude I have ever seen in a baby. Your calmness has rubbed off on me. I thought I was going to go crazy having 2 babies, especially so close together. But that's not the case. Your smile, your laugh, your singing and your giggles have brought me such joy. I love you so much. I love how much you love your brother. No one can make you laugh and smile as much as he can. You two have your own little language. I love how excited you get when either your Dad or I walk into a room. You start clapping and cooing and reach out for us and it makes all my worries fly out the window. Thank you for your sweet disposition. Thank you for teaching me that's it's always better to smile. There's nothing I would rather do everyday than stay home with you and Jaxon. You 2 are my world and I am so grateful for you.                                                                                                                                          

Dear Scotty,
I think you are going to be disappointed with your gift this year. I don't think I could top the last two years. I mean really, how do you top a baby (or 2)? I can't tell you how much I love you. Especially watching you with Jaxon and Chloe over the last 2 years. You continue to amaze me. Thank you for everything you do for our family. Thank you for working so hard for us. You are an amazing father and Jaxon and Chloe are so lucky to have you as their Daddy! Thank you for always balancing me. For allowing me to freak out when I'm stressed and to totally take over kid duty when I need some 'me' time. You are my best friend. Thank you for always thinking about what is best for us and for our family. Thank you for sharing your birthday with our babies. (Just remember it means that I get to go ALL out every year on Nov 19th!) Thanks for putting up with me. I love you more and more every day. You are the BEST husband. (I guess I'll keep you...)

With love,
Momma

*Now you all better get dressed and ready because your birthday party is about to start and it's going to be AMAZING!