What do I love about Chase??? WOW!!! Where should I start? From the minute chase was born I knew we were in for a treat.
Dad and I were about to go on a date and I started having contractions. Of course! We finally got to go on a date and Chase decides to up the stakes. Totally like Chase. I was really frustrated because Kirt was in charge of naming the baby. Kirt had not made any kind of decision. SO I was freaking out. We were going to have this beautiful baby boy with no name. OH! I was not happy. We got to the hospital and you were there within 2 hours! You meant business! When you say go, you mean go.
Your dad was the first to hold you. I wish you could have seen his face. You were his first little boy. He was so excited, happy, and amazed by you. We got a little teary eyed when we looked at each other. I smiled and calmly said, "What's his name?". I could tell by Kirt's face he knew exactly what your name was. He looked at you and then he looked at me and said, "Chase. Chase Kirt." It sounded perfect. When I finally got to hold you, I looked you in the eyes and I knew that you were my little Chase. I knew you would be so sweet. But I also knew, with a name like that, we were bound for a wild and crazy adventure. And Chase, you have never disappointed me:)
Chase. I love you so much! How can words even begin to express the love I have for you? You surprise me everyday with how smart you are. Some of the things you teach me are things I have never even heard of. I love your dedication. When you say you will do something, you do it, That is an amazing quality to have. Never lose it.
You are so trust worthy. I believe you when you tell me things. I trust that you will tell me the truth. I love that I can count on you to be there for me and help me with things when I ask. You have a presence that is calming and makes me feel loved and very special. Thank you Chase, for all you do for me.
You are so funny! Jokes at the dinner table are one of my favorite parts of the day. I don't know how you have so many jokes and are able to have new ones each day, but, meal times would not be the same with out you!
You are what I like to call my "sweet child" and I'll tell you why. You are the only one of my kids who makes sure that EVERY day I get a big hug. Your kindness and caring for others is amazing to see. Those hugs you have given me throughout the day have literally gotten me through some of my toughest days. I look forward to them each day and am so grateful you never forget to give me those hugs.
Your smile. Who could ever say "No" to that smile. I would do anything to ensure that that smile never goes away. I love your smile. When you smile it lights up the entire room. Your personality is the funnest personality. You are so fun to be around. Staying up late and talking with you is one of my most favorite things. I find myself always wanting to know more about you. Spending time with you is a gift from heaven and I thank God everyday I have you in my life.
You are going to be trouble. I just know it. I remember the first time I realized it too. We were at Lexi's soccer game and you and Landon were wrestling around like you always do. Then, A group of girls walk by.......and automatically you both freeze in your tracks and stare. I was in shock. You are only 6 years old and Landon is 4. What is going on??? You whisper to Landon and say, "Landon, tell those girl to come here." Landon looks at you half angry, half confused, "Why can't you do it?". Chase, "because I told you to do it first! Now do it." Landon looks at you defiantly and then takes the defeat, "oh, okay. But next time it's your turn!" I am thinking to myself, "Next time? Do they do this often? What is going on?" I decide to let all of this play out. I am totally curious if my boys are actually trying to pick up on a group of 15 and 16 year old girls. The group of girls are standing about 30 feet from them and I am hiding in the background where no one can see. Landon shouts, "Hey girls! Come here!" and then both of you start flexing for them.........I am dying! This is too funny! The girls are not impressed, (obviously). They replied, "No!" and turned and started to leave. Chase whispers in Landon's ear again, "Tell them if they don't come over here, we're going to beat them up!" Landon replies, "Awe Chase. Do I have too?" and Chase says, "YES!! Now stop being a baby and do it!" Chase gives Landon a little nudge and yells so loud a few heads even turn to see who was yelling. "Hey girls! If you don't come over here we're going to beat you up." This is when I finally intervene. "Chase, Landon!! If you want to pick up on a girl, threatening to beat her up does not make her want to come over and talk to you." Both of you looked so confused. And that's when I knew......you boys were gonna be trouble.
One of the things I worry about with you is that you are way too hard on yourself. I wish you could see what I see. You are amazing. Of course I am biased. I am your mother. But, I still speak the truth. You must have confidence. You are so talented. You are so great at sports. It seems every sport we have you try you end up getting really good at it. When it comes time to pick between which sport you want to play in high school I don't know how you will choose. You are one of the fastest on the soccer team and you have got an arm that can really throw a ball.
I love you Chase I need you in my life. You make me so happy! Thank you for all you do for me and for being one of my three most favorite sons!!! I love you sweet boy. I can't wait for my next big hug
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