He's come a long way in 9 years!!

Today, Jacob turns 9! I still remember when he was born. Was an interesting day. Was going to be a sad day, as it was the day that Curtis' brother was going to be buried. Curtis' brother and dad had come up from Texas for the funeral. Little did they know that they would be attending a birth instead. But I think they would have preferred the delivery over the funeral. Welcoming a new life into the world on a sad day was a good thing for them all.

Contractions started the night before. I knew what they were and Curtis' dad was sitting with me watching tv. He could tell something was going on but I didn't let him. I mean, it was #3. How fast could this one come?? HAHA Drove to get pizza counting the minutes between contractions. FIL and BIL went back to campsite that night to get some rest and to greet the next day. Called them about 5 in the morning and said we were heading to the hospital and if they wanted to meet us up there. It might have been earlier, but with 9 years going by, kind of hard to remember.....LOL

They both came up to the hospital. Curtis and his brother left the room to go outside and smoke while their dad sat in the room with me. Let me tell you, was quite an experience having my FIL in the delivery room. He was really quiet...just sat in a corner on the far end of the room...LOL Almost like hwasn't there. Curtis and his brother showed back up and his brother planted himself on one side of my bed watching the monitor. And everytime it showed that a contraction was coming, he would let me know. As if I couldn't already tell!!!!! I guess he was trying to help by getting my mind off of the actual contractions. And it did help...he had me laughing and it was something I could remember through the years.

Jacob is now 9 and such a sweet boy. Doing well in 3rd grade...making lots of friends. Has a best friend named James who is over almost everyday. They are inseparable. It is so nice that he has a friend like that. They both enjoy the same things, sleepovers at each other's houses, birthday parties, etc. I still can't believe that he is 9 already and next year will be hitting the Double Digits!!! Oh my goodness!!! Can we count the gray hairs on my head??? LOL

I am looking forward to many more years with Jacob. I know he brings such joy and laughter to this household. I expect more joy and laughter throughout the years to come!