9 Grown, 9 To Go

Today is Colton's birthday. I cannot believe it has been nine years since he came into my life! I also can't believe that in another nine years he will be an adult. This is the halfway mark and it makes me think. Have I taught him enough? What will he remember? Has there been more good than bad?

With so much on my mind, the one thing that sticks out was the day he was born. James and I went to dinner the night before and since I couldn't sleep, I made him stay up with me until 2am when we finally decided to go tot the hospital. I had been scheduled to be induced at 4pm on July 13th, but in Colton fashion, he came on his own at 12:07pm.

He has brought me so much joy. He is the most caring, compassionate, old-soul I have ever met. He sticks up for his friends, puts his dad on a pedestal and treats me like a queen. Even on his worst days of back talking or being disobedient, it always ends with an apology and a hug.

He loves sports! He doesn't even care which sport it is. As long as he is moving and has something to commentate on, he is on top of the world. He is so patient with Dawson and although he is reaching the age in which a little brother is no longer cool, he really loves him.

He has the biggest smile and since he got his braces off three days ago, it is even bigger. He has a heart of gold. He will be a fantastic husband and father someday.

He is nine years old today. He is growing fast. And he is loved more and more each day!