This was from Curtis on Jesse's birthday in August.

Tomorrow, my second son Jesse is going to be 6. Wow! every time one of these rugrats have a birthday, that just means that I am getting older and older. AARRRGGGH!! I would like to share this space with a little tribute to Jesse.
Jesse was born 9 August 2000.


Jesse,
You are a joy to be around. Your mother calls you an old soul. This must be true, because you seem to take everything in stride. Whether it be learning to read, or hatching "dragon" eggs, nothing really surprises you, yet you have this wonderful gift of wanting to learn as much as you can. I hope that you can keep that. Education and learning are life-long achievements.
You are a sweet spirit. You care so much about others around you and seem to always make sure that your brothers and sister are taken care of before your needs are met. I hope that you can keep that up. The world needs caring people. Please do not let selfishness get in the way of your kindness.



Jesse, you like to have fun whenever or where ever you can. Your laugh is such that when you laugh other people want to laugh as well. Keep your sense of humor. Life is entertaining, whether it be an inappropriate body noise at the dinner table or poor knock-knock jokes told over and over. There is entertainment to be found everywhere. Look for the lighter side of every situation, and you will go far.
I love you Jesse, I probably do not tell you that enough, but I do. Stay the way you are.
Love Dad