Jacob

Today is Jacob's last official day of being an only child.
His life so far has been running through my mind
like snapshots of joy and happiness.I remember meeting his birth mother, Hollie,
and how much I loved her (and still love her) for sharing Jacob with us.I remember coming home the hospital with him.I remember the first time he smiled - and kept smiling.I remember the first time he crawled and the first time he walked.I remember watching Jacob and Shane walking down the road
together shortly after he started walking.
My heart swelled with joy to see them walking together that way.
I remember being amazed at each new thing that he was able to do as he developed into a "real boy".I remember the first time he threw rocks - he was so happy!I remember his first day of Primary - that's when I knew
he was growing up and wasn't a baby anymore.
I was so happy for him but sad that he was growing up so fast.I remember his first day of Preschool -
and how he went in the door and didn't cry -
he was just happy to be there.
I remember him running to me - so happy -
after he had finished school that day.I can't believe that Jacob is already 4! He seems like such a big boy now. He is going to be such a great big brother for Andi Grace. He already loves her so much and he hasn't even met her yet.