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At times we look back at pictures and it seems like a lifetime ago and in other moments it seems like just yesterday. I actually very vividly can remember the week long stay that we had prior to our little Chandler's arrival. We didn't know if we were having a boy or girl and what a surprise it made the wait! I had been put on hospital bed rest in order to hopefully prevent a preterm delivery. I remember I could be up for 10 minutes a day and seriously the nurses would knock on the bathroom door while in the shower reminding me of how much time I had left. I look back and think of how young we were. I remember Chandler's precious arrival and how much our forever was changed.
Chandler was definitely a first born. He enjoyed doing things his way. We often joked that while in the hospital it was proved that he loved keeping everyone on their toes as his heart rate would plummet causing everyone to rush in and rush us to the OR for immediate delivery and then suddenly all was good! And we would settle back in to 24 hours of monitoring. When everyone would come and visit us in the hospital and then prepare to leave we would jokingly say that no one should say bye as it would cause our little one to grip the umbilical cord or hold his/her breath causing everyone to stay thinking that our little one was coming! From the moment he was born was an identical image of his daddy. His baby pictures and Chase's baby pictures could easily be swapped out. He still looks so much like his daddy. He still acts so much like his daddy too (I had to throw that one in there! HEHE!)! Chandler is the sweetest, orneriest, most independent, biggest mess maker, cutest little guy in the world. He has brought our lives so much joy and treasure that we often look to him to lighten the dark moments and to carry the load of being a big brother. He has worn his role of big brother with pride and joy. He still daily will inform you that Cannon is his best friend!
From the moment of bringing Chandler home from the hospital our lives were impacted just like how any little one can do, but we as parents have learned so much. I as a momma and Chase as a daddy have been heroes, disciplinarians, medical administrators (which include cleaning up messes that no one would have ever dreamed of), imagination consultants, teachers, encouragers, photographers, and the list goes on. Chandler has grown up so fast. He actually the day after turning four started talking about how on his next birthday would be five! Chandler for awhile now has been very excited to turn five. It is a big age; I guess?!? He still talks constantly about his birthday coming up and when it does come how he will be turning five. I on the other hand would love for time to hold still. My baby is growing up and I know once school starts it will fly by and in the blink of an eye he will be all grown up.
Chandler loves books, lives for movie night and loves to be a stinker when asking him questions about things he knows. He is so adorable and sweet as he constantly confirms with his words that he loves you. He also definitely knows what he likes and what he doesn't. Although lately we have had many discussions about how he thinks he no longer likes something that for years now he has loved, such as tacos. Chandler is definitely a imagination pro. He loves to "pretend" lots of things and appreciates you pretending with him. He loves learning but lately tries to be a little stubborn when practicing certain things. He also loves to view life as a big contest where often he would prefer to be the winner, obviously. This includes how quickly you can eat dinner or racing to get inside from the car, etc. This little big boy has grown up so fast. This little boy stole my heart so many years ago and I honestly cannot believe that the time has gone so fast. I just look at him and my heart melts. How we pray that time will hold still but he prays that he can grow big and strong. How I hope that each moment we treasure will be remembered for who he is. We love you big buddy! Thanks for making each day so special! Thanks for being our guinea pig (Ha)! Thanks for loving mommy and daddy and Cannon so much! May God bless all your years!
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