Today my son Jacob is 2 years old. I can’t believe it. As fast as time passed with my daughter, Hannah, it’s passed twice as fast with her little brother. From the moment of his birth I’ve felt the moments slipping through my fingers like sand, and I have tried to grasp them but they’re too slippery for me.
I have been struggling with what to say here. Any words that I concoct feel too trite, too inadequate, too schmaltzy. Do I talk about his quietness, his way with electronics, his love of things that go? Do I wax poetic about his smiles and the way that he loves his dad, his sister, me? Do I share funny stories or write epic poems? I don’t know.
What I do know is this. 2 years ago, almost before I even knew I was in labour, my son was born on a beautiful, sunny afternoon. I fell in love with him – it is easy to love him. And every morning I thank my lucky stars for that day. It brought me my Jacob, my wee little man. I am so glad he’s here. I feel that he’s supposed to be here, in fact. I don’t really remember what it was like before this sweet, funny little person graced my life.
Happy birthday, Jacob Theodore! Here’s what the past 2 years have looked like with you:
Newborn Jacob and I resting together, on the day he was born
Jacob at 3 months old
Jacob crawling at 10 months old
Jubilant Jacob after scaling our patio set at 13 months old
Jacob’s 2nd Christmas at 16 months old
Jacob’s cheesy grin at 17 months old
Professor Jacob at 20 months
Two weeks ago at the park
Awwwwww! Happy birthday, little man!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACOB!!!!
What a handsome little man – Happy Birthday Jacob!
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happy birthday jacob!
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Awww, so cute! Happy birthday Jacob!
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Happy Birthday Jacob!
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He’s got a smile that melts hearts, doesn’t he? Happy “Birth” Day to you too.
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Happy 2nd Birthday to your boy!
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What a delicious little guy! Happy Birthday Jacob, and congratulations to his great Mama!
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Happy Birthday Jacob! Time does fly. Too bad I can't see his 2nd Christmas photo at 16 months! I am sure it is cute as he is extremely adorable!
Oh Amber…
My youngest just recently turned three, and MAN do that second child’s days fly by or what?!?!
Happy Birthday Jacob.
Many more happy days for you.
Love,
kelly
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Happy Birthday Jacob!
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Very best wishes.
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Thanks for sharing these shots Amber…it’s so sweet to see how he’s grown over the years. I just love the shot of the two of you right after his birth.
Happy Birthday to Jacob!
Those are some gorgeous blue eyes. Little boys are so much fun, aren’t they?? Happy birthday, to both of you!
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Happy day to you both!
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Happy birthday Jacob! I so wish i had photos of me and my babies when they were born. Or as they grew up. Or at any stage of their life!
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happy birthday jacob!
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What a sweetheart! Love the pictures! Happy Birthday Jacob!
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Happy birthday Jacob! I love that cheesy grin photo!
And your words about time going twice as fast with the second, I feel that too, even had a dream about it last night. Dreamed I was in a store getting newborn baby clothes only to realize that he was grown. My little one is going to turn one in a month. Fastest year ever.
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Happy Birthday Jacob!! Hope you all have a beautiful day
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happy birthday to you both!
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Happy Birthday to Jacob, and Happy Birthing Day to you. Jacob is a true cutie. I’m glad I’ve had the chance to see him in action.
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Ooh, what a cutie pie! Happy birthday Jacob!
I have a Jacob too – but he’s a Jake – and he is going to be FIVE in a month! FIVE! He’s my youngest too and that feels so strange. The time just zips by, doesn’t it?
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Happy birthday to your boy! And what a great birthday. He shares it with my girl.
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Happy birthday Jacob! I love the name Theodore… if I had a boy that would have been his name. Instead I have a Claire Theodora.
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Happy Birthday, gorgeous boy!
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Happy birthday big guy!
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Congrats to you and your little fireball!
So sweet! Happy birthday to your little guy!
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