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Courtesy of Amy Roscoe Photography

I am not sure why it seems like time travels so fast. Maybe because there is lots of growing to do in a short period of time. (Relatively short to this mommy whose head is spinning.)

Baby Jack will be 5 years old this Friday. Baby Jack is now a bonafide big boy.

FIVE YEARS OLD.

Jack has grown more this year than any year since year one. I am amazed at all he is learning and how he is developing into his own little person. He, in just 6 months since starting Pre-K, has grown into this vivacious, savvy, shrewd, Jackie guy before my very eyes.

While in the fog of having my newborn, Sam--Jack has gone through his own little metamorphosis. But, he is little, still. He shows me this with his sensitivity, when he wants me to hold him and when he crumples into tears when he is tired. I love that about him.

His heart is so full it is almost transparent. He is sensitive and kind, just like his daddy. I know he reminds David of himself~ David's heart operate very much the same.

Looking back, I remember being 5. It was mostly marked by loving on and celebrating my new baby sister, Saralynne. How I loved her (and still do.) Nobody was as cute as Saralynne. Jack and I have a lot in common because he is just smitten with his new baby brother, Sam. Jack could not be a better big brother!!! Oh, I love it!!

He gives Sam bottles in a pinch, he hugs him, "pats him," makes him laugh and loves him at every possible opportunity. He also acknowledges Sam in a hundred small and precious ways throughout the day.

Courtesy of Amy Roscoe Photography

I didn't know how Jack would take to Sam. But he is taken with him. Just another sweet reason to love Jack. He is an exceptional boy. My sons have unlocked so many tiny pieces of my heart and made me overflow with joy and love for them. This is just another shining example.

In these past 5 years I have learned a lot in this life as a mother and the responsibilities that go along with that big, big name, "Mommy." I am thankful to the boy who made me a mother, Jack Foster. I love you more than you will ever know. That's all. :)

You are irresistible to me,