All at Once

Well, as most of you know, Mr. B started school earlier this month. He has done great and he seems to really like it a lot. Mom did okay until they moved Bryce's teacher and his class was separated out. When I got that news, I cried like a baby. I don't really know why, because when I was trying to delicately explain this new development to Bryce, he responded, "okay." And later, during devotions, when asked, "what made you glad today?" He responded, "that I get to go to Mrs. B's class." So, clearly, he took the news well.

As if that is not enough to get adjusted to, he also turns 6 this month (on 8/28). There is nothing that makes you feel like you're losing your baby like the 1-2 punch of starting school and turning 6. This, coupled with the fact that we signed him up to play football this fall, has done me in. He came home the other night from getting his uniform, and he was beaming from ear to ear; all decked out in pads from hither to yon. Can I just say there is something horribly wrong with a sport that requires you to wear more than your weight in protective gear? Bryce is tough as cobb and I don't think I'm all that over protective, but football is going to be a little difficult to watch.

Here are a few pictures from his birthday party Saturday night.




And, the final blow to this momma's heart is what he proudly came home from school with yesterday...............his tooth. His, FIRST missing tooth, and I wasn't there to witness or video. It had been loose for a few days, and GDaddy had even tried to pull it with string and, um.....pliers (he is GDaddy after all), but no such luck. Apparently, yesterday at lunch it just came out. Luckily, his teacher saved it for him so that he could bring it home. And, he had fun surprising daddy when Brad got home. But, that little smile of his is altered forever. It sure is cute though.


Had these things happened singularly, I think I would be fairly cool about the whole thing. But, wow, with them happening all at once this month it seems like he is just growing up. No wonder my chest has felt tight for the last 2 weeks. Please don't get me wrong, I'm tickled pink that he is loving school and I'm proud as punch that he is doing so well and all, but it does tug at my heart stings a tad. And, just to prove my point, I'm including this picure too.......

Hello???? Need, I say more.......he didn't even have teeth in this picture.

Bryce, Mom and Dad are so very proud of you and we love you so very much!!

My Baby Turns 3: Dora Style

I can not believe it. Sara Kate turned 3 on Thanksgiving Day this year. Which made us all the more thankful on this Thanksgiving especially considering the ordeal she went through last year. (see Sara Kate's saga link on left.) It seemed like she had 3 parties, since we sang to her at my parents after the Thanksgiving meal, and we had cake at Brad's family get together as well. But, her real party was the Sunday after on 11/25. She just LOVES Dora, and had decided she wanted a Dora party in August right after her older brother's Spiderman shin-dig.








I borrowed some ideas from my genius friend, Tammy; and we did the party just like a Dora episode on TV. Tammy drew me up a "map" that showed the kids how to get to the birthday cake. While we were waiting for everyone to arrive, the kids colored Dora pictures; and once everyone was there we got out the "Map" and went on our journey. We had to go through the "spooky forest", past "Isa's Garden" and over "Bubble Bridge" all while collecting goodies for their goody bag. Then, they finally made it to the cake; where we sang and ate before tearing (literally) into the presents.

It was a lot of fun, and a joy to do for my Katie-Bell. She had SO been looking forward to her party. Again, she was confused about birthday parties in general and had been patiently waiting since her brother's in August. Not to mention, it was confusing to her since her party was a few days after her actual birthday. Enjoy this little story that proves she was ready for her party......

On the week before her party, we went out to eat at Logan's after church. The people sitting next to us had a person celebrating a birthday, so, as usual all the waiters and waitresses came nearby to sing to them. When they were finished, Sara Kate started crying, saying "wheres my party?" The manager happened to be standing nearby when Sara Kate started the water works and heard Sara Kate ask about her party. I guess she felt sorry for her, so a few minutes later our waitress came over with a complimentary "birthday" dessert. She thoroughly enjoyed it!! So, thank you Logan's for making her feel special; but just to be sure you don't think she was too pitiful, the child had no fewer than 4 birthday cakes. (one on her actual birthday, one on Brad's family get together, one at her party, and one at Logan's). She was well recognized and had no lack of sugar.

Oh, by the way, I realized that on my Thanksgiving post I forgot to share a fun fact. I'm very sorry, but I guess the fact is: I'm forgetful. Ok, I know thats a cheap trip, but here is one for this post:

FUN FACT #3: Blogging is cool. It really is. Honestly, it is a tad therapeutic; at least for me anyway. But seriously, this is such an easy way to let friends and family know how we are doing; especially those that we don't get to see often. And, here comes the guilt. If you don't blog you should. I really enjoy sitting down to the computer every so often and 'quick as a click' I can see our friends and their children and get updated on what's going on in their lives. So, join me in cyberspace, would you? It really is easy, and if I can do it you can too....and should.