All is quiet in the house. After several hours out in the yard playing and doing yard work, Samuel and daddy are now napping and I'm just enjoying this gorgeous warm sunny day. What a day to celebrate our beautiful little boy's 4th birthday! I can hardly believe that it's been 4 years already. We've been through so much with him... from heartaches (open heart surgeries, an accidental overdose, broken bones) to the terrible twos (temper tantrums, time outs, stubborn stare downs) to more joy than I ever thought my heart could contain (his sweet laughter, snuggling in bed e
very morning, hearing his precious voice say "I love you more mommy", and looking into the most beautiful brown inquisitive eyes that God ever created). I could never have imagined how his arrival into this world would complete change me. I burst with pride when I consider the little man he is becoming. Challenging at times, yes, but so proud of how he is developing into a very bright, inquisitive, caring, sweet, fun-loving, easy-going and VERY active boy. He is no longer a baby, although I constantly tell him that he will always be my baby and he laughs at me everytime and says, "No mom, Jesus told me that I'm suppose to grow up!" He has an amazing ability to say the most adult like things that make you wonder where he heard that or what he must be thinking inside. As another example, today he announced to me, "Mom, I'm not 4 years old yet." Reassurringly, I tried to convince him that he was indeed 4 years old because it was his birthday. With a very serious look he replied, "No mom, I'm not 4 because my voice still sounds the same!" I couldn't help but burst into laughter and just gave him a big hug. What could I say to that?! Well, enough of my sentimental ramblings...it's not often that I get to reflect on what an amazing "Gift from God" I was given. Ironically, that is one interpretation of what the name "Samuel" means. The other interpretation is "God Has Heard" and I love that too because I believe God has heard our many prayers to watch over Samuel's life over the last 4 years.
Other than that, today has been a low-key day. Tomorrow is the big "Birthday Party" with family so I will post more pictures then. This morning, Brian and I allowed him to open a few gifts from us which included...a remote control car, 2 pairs of crocs, and a Thomas train named "Toby". The car is already broken! but he had a great time chasing the dog with it. I've included a short clip below of the chaos and giggles that broke loose when the remote contro. car went out of control and Murphy was trying to attack it. :)
very morning, hearing his precious voice say "I love you more mommy", and looking into the most beautiful brown inquisitive eyes that God ever created). I could never have imagined how his arrival into this world would complete change me. I burst with pride when I consider the little man he is becoming. Challenging at times, yes, but so proud of how he is developing into a very bright, inquisitive, caring, sweet, fun-loving, easy-going and VERY active boy. He is no longer a baby, although I constantly tell him that he will always be my baby and he laughs at me everytime and says, "No mom, Jesus told me that I'm suppose to grow up!" He has an amazing ability to say the most adult like things that make you wonder where he heard that or what he must be thinking inside. As another example, today he announced to me, "Mom, I'm not 4 years old yet." Reassurringly, I tried to convince him that he was indeed 4 years old because it was his birthday. With a very serious look he replied, "No mom, I'm not 4 because my voice still sounds the same!" I couldn't help but burst into laughter and just gave him a big hug. What could I say to that?! Well, enough of my sentimental ramblings...it's not often that I get to reflect on what an amazing "Gift from God" I was given. Ironically, that is one interpretation of what the name "Samuel" means. The other interpretation is "God Has Heard" and I love that too because I believe God has heard our many prayers to watch over Samuel's life over the last 4 years.
Other than that, today has been a low-key day. Tomorrow is the big "Birthday Party" with family so I will post more pictures then. This morning, Brian and I allowed him to open a few gifts from us which included...a remote control car, 2 pairs of crocs, and a Thomas train named "Toby". The car is already broken! but he had a great time chasing the dog with it. I've included a short clip below of the chaos and giggles that broke loose when the remote contro. car went out of control and Murphy was trying to attack it. :)
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