First Day One Last Time

I cannot believe this is the last time I will be doing this with him.  It seems only yesterday I was getting him ready for his first day of Kindergarten at Christian Academy, trying so hard not to cry.  Every year on the first day of school he and I have had our picture taken together.  The little boy who once barely made it to my waist is now a head taller than me.  I will never forget my mom telling me to, "Enjoy it.  They grow up so fast especially when they get in school."  Boy was she right!  This morning as I made him cinnomon rolls and got the camera ready, I once again was trying to hold back the tears.  I couldn't believe this was the last time I would be doing this with him.

MY SENIOR
2011

 



MY KINDERGARTNER
1999



I think even he was a little sad this morning.  He said, "Mom, we can still do this each year when I go to college can't we?"  I told him yes and tried to explain to him that it will be different.  He doesn't understand how much he is going to change this year.  How he will naturally start pulling away from us as he turns 18 and starts planning for college. As long as he is willing to take a picture with me, I will oblige him!

Of course Little Miss Fu wasn't going to let us have our special time without being in on it.  And of course her big brother who pretty much lets her do anything she wants was happy to let her in on the fun! 

I am so grateful for these special moments I had with Madison and I look forward to what God has in store for him as he finishes his last year of school.

A Spur Of the Moment Trip to UK

Today was supposed to be the first day of school but a severe thunderstorm came through on Saturday knocking out the power to over 100,000 people and school had to be postponed.  Madison has been a little down in the dumps after Kaitlin went back home and he is having an episode of "Senior- itis."  Daddy took off work and I was already scheduled off so we jumped in the car and went to Lexington.  We were hoping that showing him the campus and spending the day doing something fun might lift his spirits.

Going to Joe Bolognas for pizza.

 Daddy and Sophie trying on some fun hats.

 We bought Madison a few goodies at the bookstore.  He seems happier already!

Sunday Night Dance Party

Madison turned up the music and they had a ball dancing the night away!

Cleaning, Counting, Cavities and Tears

Today I took Sophie to the dentist for the first time.  I was trying to get everyone in before school started and today was the day.   Sophie does great at the Doctor.  She never cries even when they give her a shot or prick her finger.  I was expecting the same brave little girl at the dentist but instead got a sobbing, terrified baby with 3 cavities..

 Madison and Kaitlin read her books, keeping her busy until her appointment.

 Sophie was fine when she was taken back into the room.  The dental assistant was so sweet and explained everything to her.

 She seemed fine.  Taking it all in.

 Then in walked Bob.  She was okay till he put on his gloves, glasses and mask.  She broke down sobbing.  She was so scared.  There are no pictures of this because I laid down in the chair while she laid on top of me.  Even though she was afraid, she laid there and allowed me to comfort her and love her through her fear.   Once she saw that Bob wasn't going to hurt her, she stopped crying and actually liked having her teeth counted and cleaned.

I knew that we were going to have issues with her teeth but I wasn't sure what they would be.  Two of her teeth are fused together, she has several cavities, one of which caused her front tooth to chip off.  The good news is that she got her first fluoride treatment and she isn't afraid anymore so getting the cavities filled shouldn't be too traumatic.  

Back to School One Last Time

He looked at me and said, "just think Mom, this is the last time you will take me back to school shopping." My heart sank, my lip gave a little quiver  as I headed into Target to buy pencils, paper, notebooks and folders for him one last time.   I have tried not to think about him being a Senior.  I've kept myself busy this summer and lived in denial that my baby boy isn't a baby anymore.  I keep telling  myself, "we still have the whole year" but I know this year is a stepping stone to him going to college and leaving home so....

 I tried to make the last time a fun time.  

 Shopping at Target always seems to make you feel better!

 Decisions....decisions....the blue pens or the black????

 Daddy surprised Sophie and met us at the mall for lunch.

 Picking out new clothes is one of the best parts of back to school shopping!

 Sophie got a few things.  Seriously, you just can't not buy crayons when they are only .40 cents.

Madison's new supplies.  I loved that my almost 18 year old still wanted Transformers folders.

Brown As A Little Biscuit

One of our special family phrases this summer is, "Sohpie, you are brown as a little buscuit!"  Why?  Because she is.  She has been outside a lot, mostly in the pool with her Daddy while I've been working.  Even though we apply sunscreen, that skin of hers just keeps turning a beautiful deep shade of brown. 

 There is something so yummy about tan lines on a little one!

 This is the face that has the two men of the house "WRAPPED!"  They don't stand a chance poor guys.

 My sweet little biscuit baby.

It's Better After Dark

We've had good days and bad days with the pool this summer.  I had a mechanical issue that turned the pool green and then we had a heat wave that happened so fast it turned the pool green.  Add to that my work schedule, Madison's work schedule and Camden's......well, there hasn't been as much pool action as we would have liked.  One thing we did discover was "Night Swimming".  We were out here some nights till 11pm or later and it was a blast!   

 It's more fun to play, "here comes the big monsty!!!" at night.

 What little one doesn't love to be thrown high into the air?!

 Even though she was screaming her head off, she was loving every minute of it!!!

It doesn't matter what time of day you play as long as you find time to do it.