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Thursday Thirteen~13 Things I am looking forward to as Jackson grows!

As I sat watching my baby's curls float to the floor while he was getting a haircut I began to realize how quickly time has gone by. My parents were right, time really does fly by. Jackson will be two next week. TWO! I cannot believe it! These past two years have flown by! Had I blinked I might of missed something. I cannot imagine my life without Jackson nor can I truly remember what life was like before him. I would not change my life with him for anything! As I reflect on the last two amazing years I am overwhelmed with blessings. But, I do not stay in the past; I look toward the future and the many wonderful things I still get to experience with my precious baby boy! Here are a few of the many things I am looking forward to witnessing as Jackson grows.

1. Receiving a tighter squeeze when he hugs me as he grows.
2. Hearing him say "I love you mommy (or mom as he gets older)" over and over. It will NEVER get old!
3. Watching him enter kindergarten with excitement or trepidation.
4. Cheering him on at his first sporting event...if he plays a sport
5. Seeing his first performance. I know I will cry.
6. Watching his face light up when he accomplishes a task he has worked hard at.
7. Letting him go when he learns to drive...yikes!!!
8. Sending him nervously off on his first date and talking to him about it after and hearing his excitement.
9. Crying and cheering for him at his high school graduation
10. Sending him off to college...sniff
11. Watching him find himself and what he wants for his life through his young adulthood
12. Observing my son proudly standing at the alter as his beautiful bride walks toward hi...again...sniff sniff
13. Being there when his first (and many more) child is born and watch how his life is forever changed and forever blessed by this perfect gift from God.

Thankfully I have years before many of these things occur! I treasure every single moment I have with Jackson! I am beyond grateful that the Lord has allowed me to be his mommy!

My big boy after I got all his curls cut off!

Comments

Romberg Family said…
Alright i am sitting and i just read your thursday thirteen...my eyes are filled with tears!! I dont think i am going to be a good mommy when it comes to Joshua growing up. I think i will be crying for the rest of my life!! :o) I miss him as a baby already...maybe i need to have another one! :o)
He looks like such a big boy with his new hair cut..we have been talking about shaving Joshie's head for summer!!
May 23, 2008 at 6:20 AM
Melanie said…
Jackson looks soooo big! I meant to say how big he looks at the park today. I think it's awesome that you are looking to the future. I also look forward to my kids growing (and me growing with them). Jack is so blessed to have you as a mom! So glad we are friends!
May 23, 2008 at 2:18 PM
Nikole said…
I love that list! Jackson looks like such a big boy with his new haircut!
May 23, 2008 at 8:29 PM
Anonymous said…
Jackson looks so much like Scott in this picture!!
May 26, 2008 at 10:32 AM
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