Growing Up

Dear Jordan,

 

Every day that passes, you amaze me more and more.  You are extremely smart and remember everything!  This is not good for me...nothing gets by me anymore.  I can't trick you!  You remember that there used to be candy and then it wasn't there anymore.  You remember what the Chick-fil-a logo on my shirt is (and beg for chicken!).  You do big kid things like make decisions, like hamburger or chicken nugget in your happy meal.  And you blow me away by doing things like riding your bike before you can fit into the smallest bike helmet.  I am beyond blessed to be your Mommy!

 

We had a HUGE break-through this week.  For a couple of years, you freak out when we go to the doctor.  Even if it is not for you, you just lose it.  At your two year appointment, you ripped two buttons off of my shirt.  This past week, I had to take you because you were coughing and we had to get it checked (don't worry, you're fine!!).  The only time you cried was when she took your temperature.  But you let her listen to your heart and your breathing without fighting.  You were a champ!  And at the end you were eating your sucker and you even waved "Bye" to the nurse.  Whoo!  I am glad to be done with the melt-downs at the doctor!!

 

The pressure of you growing up is that it is my job to teach you important things...like how to be thankful and how to obey the first time.  The more I try to teach you, the more patience God gives me because He is constantly showing me places in my life where I need to grow.  I'm not very good at obeying God the first time.  And I definitely struggle with being content.  And yet, He is gentle and good to show me where I am sinning and to show me how to obey Him.  If He is so patient and gentle with me, than certainly I can be patient with you (although you still manage to push my buttons sometime!).

 

Little man, you are special and I hope you always know that.  God has a big plan for you and I cannot wait to see you commit your life to Him!

 

I love you,

 

Mom