Seasons Change

Wow, it's official...summer is over!  As much as I love fall, I find myself sad that summer went so fast.  Where in the world did it go?  I'm happy to say that we enjoyed every ounce of summer, had a wonderful vacation, and enjoyed the simplicity of the season together making lots of memories; however, it was like we blinked and it was time to head back to school.  I know I can't keep time in a bubble or pause it to enjoy the moment we are in even more, but I so wish I could.  My boys are growing and with that brings a whole new level of fun, but I'd be lying if I didn't say that them growing is really affecting me.  As a mother, when your baby is placed on your chest for the very 1st time, you know time will pass and something new will come with each season, but at that very moment holding your new baby, you don't realize how quickly it truly will go.  I finished Ethan's "baby" book and boy, did I have a moment.  That book, I received in the mail a few weeks after being home with him and now it is complete (insert sad sigh here). LOL!  I was so excited when I received it and started logging his firsts, his birthday's, special moments, milestones, and all those moments that I had no idea would happen so quickly.  However, the truth is, that book holds 7 years of memories that I'm so glad I kept track of.  It was neat to look back and read about the baby boy that I was so anxious to meet.  The boy that made me a mother for the 1st time and the boy that is growing into a young man right before my eyes.  I have the same book for Colin and I log all of his things, as well.  I have 2 years left to log for him and I know I'll have huge crocodile tears when I finish his.  I love both of my boys, I enjoy making the most out of every moment with them, and watching them grow is truly an enjoyment...so I guess it's fair to say I have a love/hate relationship with "Father Time"!  I know its been a little while since I blogged, but I have to admit life has gotten in the way.  Its been a busy few weeks at our house, between doctor appointments, school, homework, practice, therapy, work, and being a family....I just haven't taken the time to sit down and blog.  Life continues to go at a rapid pace at our house and I'm finding I need to tighten my seat belt, because the ride is getting crazy.  I'm learning to breath through the chaos and remembering that God doesn't give us more than we can handle.  Life seems to begin again, if you will, in the fall and this season is our utmost favorite, so as I say goodbye to a great summer and hold all our memories close to heart...I truly am ready for everything fall has in store!

Time to Play!

 A few weeks ago, when school started, Brenton and I knew we wanted to do something w/ the boys to celebrate the start of school and the end of summer...something to help make the transition fun.  Starting school is hard work, for everyone involved, and the laziness of days is no longer.  The hustle and bustle is back in your life and I wanted something to settle us down a bit & enjoy time together.  Unfortunately, time didn't work out for us to accomplish that, until last weekend.  With Brenton working 7 days a week, it takes time to plan out the events that I like to do. When he finally was able to get a weekend off, I took advantage of it.  So, we packed up some overnight clothes, our swimming gear, and off to CoCo Key we went.  Our boys, absolutely love that water park!  I know eventually we will out grow it, but for now, it fits so well w/ the ages of my boys.  It's nice to be able to sit in one area and watch both of them have the time of their lives.  This time, I did have to get a double queen room though, since the boys are growing like weeds the king size room, that we had since the 1st time we went there when Colin was 3 months old, just wasn't going to cut it anymore. LOL! Wow, what a difference and the space was so nice!  The boys enjoyed the room, just as much as, the water park.  Colin made a road out of the sink counter and Ethan made himself a "work" station on the desk.  We love getting away and being able to go to a simple place and enjoy it with our boys, is fantastic.  I love making memories and each time we go, another is made! 

On our way!

playing cars

Workin

Time to play

helping a "brotha" out....LOL

Tandem Style

having fun

water, water and more water

my water babies

Splish, Splash

in heaven

wore out

PreK is Here!!

Well, the day I've been dreading, is here! I still can't believe summer is over, but both my boys are now in school full time!  Today, is Colin's 1st day of PreK (all day/everyday) and even though he was excited to go, I was choked up!  It's hard to let go, but with each season life brings us, I'm learning to get better at it.  Colin, with everything we've been through, is a little harder for me to see go; however, it's also the most amazing feeling knowing where we are going. I'm thrilled that this morning was a good one and watching him with his backpack, lunch bag, and that smile of his go out the door I just couldn't help but tear up!  He is moving mountains and for that, I am thankful!  It does help me to know that Miss Amanda (his aunt) will be his teacher this year!  She will see him succeed and I'm anxious to see where we are in the Spring!  For now though, this morning was great!  I loved getting him ready, talking with him, and getting him prepared for his day.  Looking forward to 3:30 already, so I can get him back in this house! ;)

celebrating "back-2-school" PreK style

Time to head back...

It's here...9-2-14

1st day of PreK

ready to go

come on Mom, I'm ready to go

here he comes =)

brotherly love

Bye Colin!!

UPDATE:
He had a great day and did well for his 1st day/all day school setting.  No negatives, but he did fall asleep at circle time.  It was funny to hear the stories of the "typical" kids and how they acted vs my son (whom a few were hesitant about, b/c of his label) was music to my ears to hear how well Colin did! I love stories like that!! LOL =)