Jamison is 16 today!
Some things that I want to remember about Jamison at 16:
- He carries a water bottle with him everywhere. He has learned that when he is training, he feels WAY better hydrated.
- He is pretty much obsessed with playing Xbox live with his buddies. They have a Madden NFL league they have created. They play endless games and chat via headsets while they play.
- He is also obsessed with the Fantasy Football League he and his buddies have created. I tease him that he spends more time in "pretend play" now than he did as a preschooler. He totally confuses me as he switches between real NFL, fantasy NFL, and Madden NFL in conversations.
- His favorite place to eat is Panchero. The staff knows him by name and starts his order when he walks into the restaurant.
- He is incredibly responsible. Though he dearly loves his video gaming, I never have to ask if his homework is done before he plays. He is self-disciplined enough to keep his priorities straight.
- He is laid back enough that while maintaining all A's is totally possible, the occasional B causes him no stress.
- Likewise though he loves to sleep, he never needs me to get him up.
- He has huge subs in the hatch of his jeep. You can hear him coming for sure.
- He thinks references to farts and BMs are hilarious. . . especially if they are in regards to distance running. (Unless you know a distance runner, this will make no sense!)
- He is fascinated with Ethiopian distance runners. Well, perhaps all distance runners. . . when he reads, the books are usually all about distance champs.
- He has no interest in cooking for himself. He is also wise enough to thank those who cook for him profusely.
- He is collecting running shoes and shoe boxes in his room. He wants to see how many pairs he goes through during his high school running career. (I buy him new shoes every 250 - 300 miles.) Outside of this hoarding, his room is neat and clean.
- He has a great sense of humor - minus the poop jokes.
- He always helps when asked, without any sass, even when he does not want to help. Yet if not asked to help, he is happy to be an observer.
- He continues to grow, just a little bit, all the time. When his dad slouches, they are now the same height. He is tall and lean, but not skinny. He is quite muscular, especially in his legs and abs.
- He buys himself super hero socks that have capes. Only Jay has the swag to pull off that look.
- The cross team calls him JD. His closest family calls him Jay. Most of his school friends call him Jamison. A few classmates call him Jamie. I do not approve of the "Jamie."
- He is very protective and a bit hyper-critical of Sierra. He also loves to tease her. I am very thankful he will be watching over her at CHS next year! She is a bit worried about the supervision!
- He loves to wrestle with Joshua. I love seeing my boys be boys together.
- He is a very healthy eater - but has a bit of sweet tooth. He adds cookies to his lunch each day, though he rarely drinks pop or snacks on junk.
- He is an excellent driver, however I fear that fact may just get him into trouble some day.
- He does not have a girlfriend. (Yep - I love that!)
- He is kind, mature, polite and thoughtful.
- He takes his role as a near man in our household to heart. For instance, he instinctively helps his dad haul in the heaviest bags while his sisters run to the warmth of the house.
- He has the best dimples.
- Phil 4:13 is still his favorite verse.
I adore being your mom, Jay. You are fun and easy to be around. I appreciate (most of) your humor! I love that you are serious and confident, while still capable of being fun and chill. Your maturity impresses me all the time.
You are a blessing, my son.
I am so very thankful that God chose me to be your mom.
