A little tribute to a wonderful Father.

I know it isn't Father's Day. However, I just have to take a moment and say how grateful and thankful I am for such a wonderful husband. I know if Sawyer could spill out a sentence or two, he would say how happy and lucky he is to have Jacob as his dad. We'll hope the pictures can tell some of the story...

So, I will admit it to the world: we co-sleep. We also share sleep - it is a great way to get some rest. Saturday afternoon, Sawyer and I took a nap together, and when Jacob was done working on some freelance, he joined us. At one point, I glanced over and saw my two boys sleeping, side by side. I know we can't do it forever, but when I'm cuddled between my two boys, it is about the best feeling in the world. Anyhow, I just had to snap a little picture of them to remember. The shutter closing woke them both up, of course, but it was worth it :)

Sawyer usually wakes us up by trying to put his finger in our noses, mouths, ears, or eyes. Waking up to our baby's big, curious eyes, smile, and babbling is sure a wonderful way to start the day. Jacob gives me the luxury of 30 minutes more of sleep most mornings as he takes Sawyer with him while he gets ready for work. The extra rest may be my luxury, but it is Sawyer's luck to have a little special time with his Dad before he hops on his bike and peddles off to work.

On Sunday mornings, before Jacob heads off to his early meetings, Sawyer sometimes helps. Sawyer's favorite toy these days seems to be our computer tower. He also likes the sub-woofer. (Like Father Like Son!)

Even though Sawyer's teeth have yet to "erupt", he enjoys brushing his gums while Jacob brushes his teeth. Way to model good oral health care habits, Dad!

Jacob is so patient with our little son. Admittedly, he is also so, so, so patient with me. Sometimes I let Sawyer test his boundaries a little more than, perhaps his Dad would. For example, Saturday at lunch I let Sawyer ditch his sippy cup and go for it with a real cup. He did such a great job and he, of course, loves feeling like a big boy. I'm thankful my son's Dad trusts my mothering instincts.

My favorite part of this weekend was when we took Sawyer to the park to swing. I am usually the one hanging out with Sawyer at the park, since it is dark when Jacob gets off work, so it was fun that we could all go together and Jacob got to see the joy in his son's face as he went swinging through the air.

They both had a great time.

What mother's heart wouldn't be a little soft when she see's this?

Yep. We. Are. L-U-C-K-Y. Or, one might say: Blessed. We are family, and the best of friends - what could be better than that?

Thank you, Jacob, for all your hard work in supporting our family - financially and in so many other ways. I am lucky, and Sawyer is lucky. I had a hunch you would be a wonderful Father, and now that Sawyer is a part of our lives, I can see everyday how that hunch was correct! I hope you know, even on days when I am tired and forget to tell you, what a blessing it is to have such a great husband and father in our home. Cheers to you!