Who is Jacob Bononcini?

Before Jacob moved in with us back in August, I knew just three things about him: he was a Christian, he was Mexican (despite his Italian surname), and he was gay. After nine months of sharing a bathroom, I still only know those three things. But, now I know them with a little more depth...

He's gay - I don't think it's any coincidence that Addison has developed the sass of a teenage girl in the nine months since Jacob moved in with us. Her level of diva immediately doubles anytime he merely walks in the room. The most frequent phrase out of both of their mouths used to be "oh my gosh," but then we told Addison she's not allowed to say that anymore. Now she says, "we don't say that, Jacob," every time he says it, which is about twenty times a day. 

He's Mexican - My Co-RA in college was gay and his dorm room was squeaky clean and very well organized. So when I agreed to let Jacob move in with us, I thought "it's going to be great to have someone else in the house with my standards of cleanliness!" Let's just say nationality trumps sexual orientation in this area.

He's a Christian - Jacob has "found Jesus," as they say. His faith is raw and genuine and being around him makes me want to know Jesus more. He thinks it's funny to call me "mom" because even though I'm only a couple of years older than him, I'm technically his host mom. I proudly call him my brother and I'm excited to see how God works in his life this coming year as he ministers through Cru, and all of the years after that.

Here's a cute video that Addison took of Jacob (co-starring Montgomerie) :)

Sidenote: I asked Jacob what three words he would use to describe himself and he said "outgoing, cute, and funny." hahaha sorry ladies, he's not attracted to you. Also, sorry to the fellas, as he is practicing celibacy. And when he reads this, he will surely say, "oh my gosh, I hate you! I could die right now!" That's what you get for insisting I blog about you!

Do you know Jacob? What three words would you use to describe him?