Ethan turned 9 years old, 9 YEARS OLD, last weekend and to say I'm not sure where the time has gone sounds so cliche, but truly I have no idea where it went? I know I have lots of pictures in scrapbooks to prove we have lived life and made a ton of memories during these 9 years, but to actually sit and think that he is 9, truly makes me gasp for air.
I have loved this kid, since the time I found out he was growing in my belly and to be able to watch him grow into the boy he is today has been a true blessing. I'm so proud of him! I look at him and I can't help but smile, even when he makes me angry! I love how he has the power to change my mood with a simple wink! I love his hugs and his pure heart! Yes, he's a mama's boy and guess what...I love that, too!☺ However, I'm slowly watching him change, grasp new things about life, and feel his way through situations that he is faced with. Our seasons are changing the older he gets and this birthday hit me, with the fact, I don't have much longer to prepare for things like Easter or Christmas like we have been (you adults know what I mean, lol). He's teetering and for now I can smooth it over, but I know it's coming and I'm slowly preparing myself. I know my baby boy is no longer (even though in my heart he always will be) and letting go just a tad more with each passing year is not so easy to do, yet it always has to be done. I know I can't shove him in a bubble and keep him there, but man it would be nice to be able to stop time every now and then just to make sure I didn't miss anything. I try my hardest not to think about the future or worry about it even, because I can't stop it and honestly, I just don't want to be faced with facts that my heart isn't ready to face just yet. So, I don't let my mind go there! Yes, I know it's coming, but for now I'll continue to embrace each moment, enjoy each season, and live life to the fullest each day as I watch my sweet boy figure out his own path with each passing year!
Ethan chose to not have a party this year, but rather go to the waterpark with his buddies for the afternoon. It turned out great and he had a lot of fun. It was a weekend full of celebration that kicked off Friday with a snow day, so even though he didn't have a traditional party, he still had loads of fun and here are some pics from his weekend!
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| Yes, he got the new phone that he wanted the Droid Turbo 2 |
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| after he went to bed..... |
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| every part of the house was decorated |
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| even coming down the stairs he knew he was special |
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| it should always be exciting to open your bedroom door on your birthday |
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| Brothers |
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| Having fun |
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| buddies make birthdays so much better |
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| Colin had fun, too |
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| Happy Birthday sweet boy |
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| making his wish |
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| Master Chief |
Finally, I have to share 1 picture collage of Colin, because it's just too cute not to. LOL! He had a fun time at school last week with Cat in the Hat week. Each day he did something from wearing green, polka dots, PJs, to this......
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| Our little Cat in the Hat |
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