Happy 5th Birthday Jakers!

My little Jake, Jakers, Bubba, JJ, Jaker Jo, Jo Jo, Butter Bug, Bug Bug, turned 5 this week. That just seems too old, like kindergarten old. It seems like just yesterday we were in the hospital having him after my water broke at 2am, 3 weeks early. Jake has grown in to a sweet, rambunctious little man. He is a lover with a temper. He is a hugger. He is passionate. He is a cuddler. He is talker. He is active. He is a leader. He is strong. He is a stinker. He is sneaky. He is charismatic. He is my little Jake.

This kid will talk to anyone, he will hug anyone. He will even tell people, "I'm a hugger", then hug them. He is strong willed and stubborn. He has been quite a handful for us doing his sneaking, writing on walls, etc....boy stuff. But he is also such a lover. He is quick to cuddle in the morning, or just say..."You know what Mom? I love you" It is so sweet. It has been fun seeing him grow with a little brother. He tries to give all his experiences to Ryan as he is getting them, even if it is something that is not age appropriate for Ryan, example...starbursts, or skittles. He is a great big brother. He really is a good little brother. He just loves Amaya and is always thinking of her if she is not around to enjoy something that he is.

He is going to young 5's next year for kindergarten. This was daunting decision. I know that he is smart, but he can't keep his mouth shut. He blurts stuff out, not inappropriate, but just can't control it enough to keep it in. He is such a character to just hang out with, and many people say that he is such a great little guy to talk to. He loves school, and loves all his teachers. He is able to follow directions, but is just not ready for regular kindergarten. Scott is happy about the young 5's thing because he thinks that it will give him an edge when it comes to sports. (I think most men think this way) Plus, he won't be the youngest in his graduating class, won't be the first to drive, and won't be behind in classes. If anything, it will give him a bit of an upper hand with the scholastic side. Hey, who wouldn't like to have a leg up on anything if they could?
I am excited for him to be 5. I seems like that is a turning age to me, like 5 just makes him seem like a big boy. Four is still preschool, so much younger. I know it is just a number, yet it makes me envision a much older boy. I can't wait to see what this 5th years brings for him.


The big thing that Jake really wanted this year was a light saber, like on Star Wars. Granny and Papa got it for him. (we had one for him too, but we forgot to give it to him on his birthday) He also got Better Batter Baseball, which he loves, a Darth Vader costume, which he loves, Star Wars Legos, which he loves, and money, which he also loves. (oh, a new basketball outfit, star wars shirt, and mario shirt)

He loved everything. He is such a joy. We love you Jake and are proud of the little man that you are becoming! Happy Birthday!