On the eve of my son's 3rd birthday

I sit here tonight and reflect, that my son is turning three tomorrow. That's right, my son, my second-born. I never thought we would have any children, now I have a daughter who is five and a son who will be three tomorrow. I still really can't believe it. Eight years ago, I had lost all hope. I truly believed that we would never have any children, and now look at us. 

It is hard and I mean HARD. I never thought it would be easy, but no one can prepare you for how hard it is. I am trying so hard to raise them to be kind and respectful little people. But let me tell you, these two little people are strong-willed and difficult. They say God never gives more than you can handle but there are some days that I think he is definitely pushing the limit. 

We are two weeks into the summer and it really has been great, give or take a few days last week. I have been with them non-stop for two weeks and it has taken it's toll. But even in the really hard moments, I remember my promise deep in my gut. I promised God that if he let me have them, I would never take them for granted. And I don't. I find myself frustrated and irritated and tired and rundown and needing a break and I push through because I know that I was given the greatest gift and I will never forget that.

My second little miracle. Grayson Scott, hours after he was born.

And now look at my big 3 year old boy!

He sure loves his trucks!

And playing outside.

And cake

And being very silly

He is the sweetest little stinker you will ever meet. He is adventurous and daring. He jumps off the diving board and the side of the pool . He loves to play with his trucks and cars. He is also obsessed with Paw Patrol. He adores his big sister. He says the funniest things. He loves to tell knock knock jokes. He loves to swing.

He is beginning to come out of his shyness and talk to other people. He is a mama's boy, but in a good way. He loves his daddy like crazy too. 

I can't wait to see all the wonderful things this little boy is going to do!