Happy 4th Birthday Jacob

Dear Jacob,

Better late than never to write you for your birthday. This year has been a year of excitement and blessings with the birth of your baby brother Luke. It has also been a year of sadness with the passing of your GG Joan and Grandma Taylor. You have seen some change with starting a new preschool and making new buddies. Through it all, you have maintained your smile.
You have developed a very strong will for what you believe in which, in all honesty, has lead to some pretty trying moments for everyone this past year, but it seems like you will never allow yourself to be the follower in a situation, and for that I'm grateful.
I will never forget the moment we introduced you to your new baby brother after you waited patiently for nine months for him to make his arrival. Thank you for helping me with my socks when my belly was too big for me to put them on. Thank you for making me laugh when Shaggy from Scooby-Doo ate a big meal and had a belly 'like mommy's' in one episode. It melted my heart each time you kissed, rubbed or talked to my belly. I just know Luke heard every word you spoke into my belly button because nobody can calm him down with the sound of their voice like you do. You are a very compassionate and caring person and it truly shows when you are with your brother.
Each year you change and grow and you never stop amazing me. When your daddy brought home your school pictures this year I literally burst into tears...my baby is nothing like a baby anymore and in that baby's place is a wonderful big boy with a 1000 watt smile and a whole future ahead of him.
I look forward to the New Year and having the pleasure in sharing, guiding, and supporting you. It is an honor being your mommy and I thank God, through the good and bad, that you are my son. I love you Jacob! Happy 4th Birthday and Merry Christmas!
Love,
Mommy