James Van Der Beek and newborn son Jeremiah (L), Jeremiah today (R).Photo:James Van Der Beek/Instagram
James Van Der Beek/Instagram
James Van Der Beekis celebrating his youngest.
On Tuesday, the actor, 46, shared a sweet set of photos of sonJeremiahin celebration of the toddler turning 2, beginning with a shot of theDawson’s Creekalum holding his little boy as a newborn.
“Two years ago today,” he began his caption. “We were done having kids. We’d ‘closed the birth portal.’ And then you came kicking down the door, in your signature style. Because we needed you. And you knew it.“The doting dad expressed that he’s “grateful every day for you, bubs.”
“You’re a toy-throwing, football-loving little Texas dude, a class A++ snuggler, and getting to experience life from your point of view has made me fall in love with the world in a whole new way,” he continued. “I love reading to you. I love watching all your decisions and agendas. And your belly laughs might just be the best thing in the universe.““Thank you for teaching me what it is to live life with unapologetic joy, and hopeful abandon,” he concluded, then joking, “Can we maybe try sleeping through the night night, now? The whole night? Like, ALL the way through? 🙏.”
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WifeKimberly Van Der Beek— with whom he also sharesGwendolyn, 5,Emilia, 7,Annabel, 9,Joshua, 11, andOlivia, 13 — reflected on her son’s special day inan Instagram poston Wednesday morning.
“Jeremiah, your magic is continuing to blossom. Every single thing about you melts me. Thanks for choosing us and demanding your entrance into the world. Thank God you persisted 🙏.”
Last month, the father of six was equally reflective as he celebrated his oldest, daughter Olivia, turning 13on Instagram.
“Cannot BELIEVE it’s been 13 years… It feels like yesterday I was staring into your little bassinet in the hospital, beyond exhausted, but unable to close my eyes and stop looking at you - and realizing I’d never be able to communicate just how cool it was to have a little you,” he wrote.“You expanded my heart and my soul’s capacity the second you came out in ways I could’ve never imagined. You taught me what love was in an instant. And you’ve led the way ever since.“The proud dad continued, “Thank you for being you. For your kindness that somehow surpasses even your coolness, for your drive, your creativity, your A+ stink-eye and your smart-ass sense of humor. And for still thinking I’m funny. I love you for everything you are, and everything I see you becoming.““Humbled and honored to be your dad. And I’ll always be your#1fan,” he concluded. “Happy birthday, my TEENAGER 😳❤️.”
source: people.com
