14! The oldest boy child turned 14 today!
He also got his own container of cashews and some candy.
Jake Bobba Ganoosh,
14! That's a whole lot of years that you've been in our lives. I'm glad for every one of them.
You are growing into a fun kid. There are so many things that are so easy to love about you. I love that you wake up on your own every morning and then you come wake me up so I can spend a few minutes with you as you eat breakfast and get out the door. You snuggle Charlie while you wait for your toast to pop up or the oatmeal to cool. We pray together and then you head out the door to school where you are doing really well. You are getting good grades in all your classes and you seem to be happy with your friends. I used to worry so much about you at school, so it's nice that you have found a good groove.
You come home from school an hour before everyone else, so we always have time to chat and catch up then too. You always ask what the plan for the day is and you are always so good to help with the boys if I have places to run. I'm sure it's because it means unlimited screen time with them, but you are nice to them and they like hanging out with you.
I love that you like to read the blog and are always cracking up at the things the littles used to do. I love that you like cello music and that you listen to Harry Potter books and talk about them with me. I love that you still like to read. I love that you are gracious and kind. I love that you roll with the punches. I think it's crazy and also great that you are taller than me now. I love that you are so sweet with Charlie. I think it's funny that you crack up over Jim Gaffigan comedy sketches. I love that you go shopping with me late at night because I never stop you from tossing a bag of gummy sour things in the cart. I do stop you from buying gallons of OJ because we always have concentrate in the freezer...sorry if it's sub par...I just can't do it.
As for funny quirks, you can't stand to eat if there's anything at your table space. You are particular about it at the lunch room, and you always wipe your space clean at home. It throws you off if one of the littles sit at your spot and leave crumbs on the chair or the floor.
You can't stand Cheeto dust, so if one of the littles is eating Cheetos by you, you are completely grossed out and even irrational about it. :)
You are still a fact keeper. You know all kinds of nerd facts and I just have to take your word for it most of the time, especially if you are talking about space, because you for sure know more than me about obscure topics.
You aren't a huge fan of playing the piano anymore, but you have been playing a few times in Priesthood and I keep hounding you to spend at least half of the time on the piano that you spend playing video games. Ugh...that is our one constant battle.
Anyway, as you grow up, some of the things are still the same as when you were a cute little 2 year old boy. We laugh about all your old quirks and talk about your new ones. :)
Here are some of your favorites...
Food: Orange Chicken from Panda Express
Drink: Orange Juice
Color: Orange (just now noticing a pattern :) )
Things to do: "mess around with friends", snowboarding, reading, PlayStation
Church Song: A Child's Prayer
Subject at School: Orchestra
Number: 5
You're a fun kid though, and I'm glad you made me a mom and that I get to be your mom. I was so proud of you in church today. When the bishop asked you to stand in front of the congregation, he said that he knows you are a tender hearted boy because he sees you (from across the street) getting double attacked by the littles and you always just take it and you never unleash your true power. Later, when we were in the room to ordain you, he talked about your kind heart and your powerful spirit and I was so proud of you. I loved the blessing Dad gave you today as he ordained you a Teacher. He blessed you to be a friend to those who are in need and said all kinds of neat things and the tears rolled down my cheeks as I thought of the powerful spirit that resides inside your body. You are meant for great things. I just know it.
I really hope that this 14th year is a great one for you. I hope you find happiness in the things that you do and I hope you are proud of your accomplishments. I hope that you can always choose the right, even if it isn't easy. I hope that you are kind to others and that you find joy in serving. I love to serve you and am so glad you are mine forever.
Loves!
Mom.
Church Song: A Child's Prayer
Subject at School: Orchestra
Number: 5
You're a fun kid though, and I'm glad you made me a mom and that I get to be your mom. I was so proud of you in church today. When the bishop asked you to stand in front of the congregation, he said that he knows you are a tender hearted boy because he sees you (from across the street) getting double attacked by the littles and you always just take it and you never unleash your true power. Later, when we were in the room to ordain you, he talked about your kind heart and your powerful spirit and I was so proud of you. I loved the blessing Dad gave you today as he ordained you a Teacher. He blessed you to be a friend to those who are in need and said all kinds of neat things and the tears rolled down my cheeks as I thought of the powerful spirit that resides inside your body. You are meant for great things. I just know it.
I really hope that this 14th year is a great one for you. I hope you find happiness in the things that you do and I hope you are proud of your accomplishments. I hope that you can always choose the right, even if it isn't easy. I hope that you are kind to others and that you find joy in serving. I love to serve you and am so glad you are mine forever.
Loves!
Mom.
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