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!