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Day 26 Jake

There is something about your oldest kid.  I really think they are the one that you make the most mistakes on and the one you are most strict with.  At least I am.  But somehow in the middle of all of our mistakes we got a kid who loves to learn.  A kid who loves to try new things.  A kid who loves to snuggle with babies.  A kid who loves roller coaster.  A kid that when push comes to shove will pick up the slack and do what needs to be done.  A kid who loves to be physical.  He was so disappointed that he couldn't chop wood at his grandfather's house.  We let him some but he had to be supervised.   I love that he would rather be outdoors playing then watching TV. 

He is really a great kid.  He has a super sensitive side that he doesn't let many people see.  But it is there.  Jake is really a great kid. 

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