Thursday, August 28, 2014

Five Truths on a Friday

Truth #1
Sometimes I save empty gift cards when they are cute, especially when they have birds on them. Will I refill it or even remember I have it? Probably not. But in the moment it makes me happy.

 Truth #2
If you plate fruit and veggies in a fancy way they will get eaten faster and at higher quantities by boys who don't normally fight for the first grape or last carrot. Plus they make a not so fancy BLT dinner uber fun!

 Truth #3
Sometimes kids teach you more than you could ever dream of teaching them. This big boy holds my heart and forces me to learn and grow every day.

 Truth #4
The love/hate relationship between these two should be documents on a wall calendar and hung somewhere for all to see and smile and shake their heads at.

Truth #5
My dearest friend and I have an on going war of the rooster competition going on via text. We may go to the grave with a house full of endless knick knacks in the form of roosters but we will die happy... 
{And I will die the Rooster Champ}!!!!

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Sometimes

Sometimes I look at you, Jacob Robert, and forget that you are mine. Not in a bad way, just in a way that baffles me to know that this amazing being standing in front of me came from me. Sometimes I know exactly how you feel because I can remember feeling that same way at your age, and I smile knowing that we are connected through more than DNA, hair color, and visual impairedness {not sure if that is a word, but it is now}. Sometimes I stand in awe of the soulful thoughts that so easily come from your lips and thank God that you are mine and that I get the privilege of hearing your wise beyond your years thoughts. Sometimes I feel like we've grown up together because you have taught me so much about realizing and embracing your feelings so that ultimately you can better embrace the you that God created. I can't fathom not having you around. From the moment you were born you made your presence known, sometimes with force and stubborn struggles, yet more times than not with quiet reserve. Sometimes I wonder if you'll ever truly know how blessed you are my son...
This year, your eleventh year, it's like I am getting to witness and whole new boy. Sometimes it scares me, other times I can't stop smiling and I'll admit it there are times I shed tears for you and with you when you're not looking. Sometimes I pause while walking beside you as a way to savor the new you a bit longer and to recall my baby {yes, I will always call you that}. You are confident and ready, no longer scared to walk into new situations. You are poised and anxious to be you, not hesitant and doubtful to start out... You are gaining self-stregnth! Yes, sometimes those nervous threads of you still surface because they are part of what God uses to lead and teach you, but they are becoming less prominent in the fabric of who you are Jacob Robert. Sometimes I get choked up thinking back to the little boy who wouldn't let me leave him in Kindergarden without a crying fight compared to the big 5th grader who I was honored to walk side by side with into a brand new school and see you take it all in without a second glance back to me. I literally stopped in my tracks seeing you the other day coming out of intermediate school orientation. I was stunned to see your determination and demeanor that spoke volumes to your new found self-awareness. 
I was so proud of you and for you my Love. 
It's amazing the person you are becoming.
You are touched by God my big boy. 
Even if you forget that sometimes, never forget that I will ALWAYS be here to remind you of who you are, where you came from and help you to continue going where you are destined to go!
Happy 11th big boy!

Friday, August 8, 2014

Five Truths on a Friday

 Truth #1
If there were a 'locks of love' for dogs in need of hair, our dog could donate daily.
For real... the shedding is stupid fast.
 Truth #2
Sweet spoon messages totally encourage me to literally and figuratively refill my cup. 
 Truth #3
If you give me a fun shirt, you will get a stank-face selfie texted to you in return.
It's just how I roll, can't help it!
 Truth #4
When your soon to be 11 year old decids he wants to wear contacts and gets a new haircut, he will look like a teenager whether you approve it or not. And you will be sad and proud and sad again within 2.5 minutes of taking his picture.
 Truth #5
When boredom sets in and you are trying to get chores done, if your kid wants to spray paint... 
Let him. 
This pic right here was an hour's worth of him not asking me to throw a ball to him, watch him ride his scooter for the 100th time, or hear him say 'I'm bored'.

What are your Five Truths for this Friday?