Growing up in the south I always pictured myself as a classic southern belle mom. I pictured myself with a perfectly clean house all the time. Cooking a full course dinner everynight. Children who listen without having to be told more than once. A perfect husband, a perfect family, a perfect life.
I always had this expectation of how my life would be. It would be like the shows of the 50s. The perfect American life. Boy was I off by a long shot.
Icant I tell you how much I have learned in the past 6 years of being a wife, and the 2 years of being a mother. Life will never be like it is on those classic 50's shows. Justin and I will not see eye to eye on everything. Sometimes my house will be a total mess. Sometimes a box of mac and cheese will be dinner. Sometimes I want to scream! This is ok. This is life. Life is never perfect for anyone. What we need to realize is to turn it over to God and let him be our guide in life.
I didnt get much sleep lastnight so obviously when Jax woke up at 6:30 this morning he woke up to one very grumpy mother. I was mad and frustrated because all I wanted was to sleep. I wanted to close my eyes and not open them for at least 2 more hours. But that didnt happen. I later felt bad about being mad at a 2 year old for waking up. As I was dozing off on the couch while Jax played and Aria napped I woke to Jax with his dirty diaper off and again I got mad. Why oh why would he do that. Again I was frustrated at my 2 year old for not being perfect. I got him cleaned off and realized that this mom needed some coffee to make it to nap time.
Sometimes I get so mad at Jax for not being perfect all the time. I have to step back sometimes and realize that he is only 2 and will NEVER be perfect. He will get into things he knows he shouldnt, he will destroy his pefectly clean room in a matter of minutes, he wont eat everything I sit in front of him, he wont sleep in most days and he will not listen on the first time most of the time. And even as he ages and becomes a man he wont be perfect. He isnt perfect....no one is. Somedays I will be so worn out from him that I go to bed right after I put him down.
His warm hugs, kisses and laugh make all of this worth it. It makes the short nights and long days worth it. The joy he has in life makes me have joy in life. He is so happy and so stubborn all wrapped into one sweet Jax. I still have so much to learn!
On the days I just want to scream because he isnt acting the way I expect him to act I have realized that as a Christian this frustration and love I have as a mom must be what God feels towards me on most days. As a child of God we have expectations and I know that I dont always do what I should. That no matter how far off I get to meeting his expectations God still loves me even though we are not meeting them all the time. How should I as a mom expect so much from my own children when I am so far sometimes from meeting our heavenly fathers expectations as a christian. God doesnt yell and scream out of anger at me when I do wrong. He doesnt walk away from us. He reminds us how much he loves us and when we turn to Him he is there with open arms. I have realized that I need to have more patience as a mother. That when Jax and soon Aria have days that make me go crazy I need to take a step back and turn to God before I discipline or say something hurtful. I need to be more mindful of what I say and do out of anger and out of exhaustion. This doesnt mean Jax will never get spanking or never get a stern talking to but I need to do this out of love and not out of my anger at the moment. No one is perfect. No life is perfect. No marriage is perfect. Nothing on this earth is perfect. The more I grow the more I realize that this is ok. That God has my back and by giving him my everything blessings will follow.
Monday, September 1, 2014
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
7 weeks......what?
7 weeks today. My baby girl is already 7 weeks.
She has been growing so so much she currently weighs a tad over 10lbs. She is a great eater!
I am going to try and blog all of her firsts. I have a diary of all of Jaxs firsts so it only fits that she has hers documented also!
Many firsts this week!
She found her voice this morning! She has always been very active with her grunting since birth but now its actual coos! I love it.
This week she has started to smile more..not on purpose of course but still beyond adorable!
Justin and I went on our first night out with no children! It was a great time!
You met your uncle Stephen!! He came in as a surprise to everyone! And what a a great surprise it was!
You slept 7 hours straight this week!! It was pretty amazing! Although I know I will miss those 2am feedings with just the 2 of us....one day.
She has been staying awake more during the day. And Jax loves to talk to her and help with her. He is always trying to put her pacie in and put blanket on her. He has started to just talk to her and to see his melts my heart!
She went to the Gentry safari for the first time...even though she slept the entire time! A monkey did spit on use. Thankfully she was in the baby carrier and did not get any on her.
She went swimming for the first time....the water was not as warm as she would like. Once those toes hit the water.....she was no longer happy. We will try another time!
She has always loved bath time but now she is showing more facials in the water is kicks. Its pretty adorable.
And yesterday she got her first pedicure by mom. Pink toes on a baby is so cute but hard to achieve lol
She has been sleeping during church so thats really nice! We are now figuring out a date for her dedication!
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Becoming a parent a second time around has made me realize just how fast babies grow. I have held her a little more tightly and kissed her so many times i cant count. I have looked at Jaxs baby pictures and its crazy to remember that he was that little! Time goes too quickly. I have realized that patience is something I need more of! Being home during maternity leave with Jax home most days has taught me that I need to be more patient with him and to realize at times he is still only 2. I am so blessed to have not only 1 healthy baby but i have 2. I need to realize that having a perfectly clean house all the time is now going to have to wait. Life moves to quickly and sometimes playing batman or monster is more important.
Overall these past 7 weeks have been the best adventure so far. We have learned alot and loved more.
Being a big brother is pretty fun for Jax. He likes to touch her, tickle her
and give blow raspberries! They already have such a strong bond!
She has been growing so so much she currently weighs a tad over 10lbs. She is a great eater!
I am going to try and blog all of her firsts. I have a diary of all of Jaxs firsts so it only fits that she has hers documented also!
Many firsts this week!
She found her voice this morning! She has always been very active with her grunting since birth but now its actual coos! I love it.
This week she has started to smile more..not on purpose of course but still beyond adorable!
Justin and I went on our first night out with no children! It was a great time!
You met your uncle Stephen!! He came in as a surprise to everyone! And what a a great surprise it was!
You slept 7 hours straight this week!! It was pretty amazing! Although I know I will miss those 2am feedings with just the 2 of us....one day.
She has been staying awake more during the day. And Jax loves to talk to her and help with her. He is always trying to put her pacie in and put blanket on her. He has started to just talk to her and to see his melts my heart!
She went to the Gentry safari for the first time...even though she slept the entire time! A monkey did spit on use. Thankfully she was in the baby carrier and did not get any on her.
She went swimming for the first time....the water was not as warm as she would like. Once those toes hit the water.....she was no longer happy. We will try another time!
She has always loved bath time but now she is showing more facials in the water is kicks. Its pretty adorable.
And yesterday she got her first pedicure by mom. Pink toes on a baby is so cute but hard to achieve lol
She has been sleeping during church so thats really nice! We are now figuring out a date for her dedication!
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Becoming a parent a second time around has made me realize just how fast babies grow. I have held her a little more tightly and kissed her so many times i cant count. I have looked at Jaxs baby pictures and its crazy to remember that he was that little! Time goes too quickly. I have realized that patience is something I need more of! Being home during maternity leave with Jax home most days has taught me that I need to be more patient with him and to realize at times he is still only 2. I am so blessed to have not only 1 healthy baby but i have 2. I need to realize that having a perfectly clean house all the time is now going to have to wait. Life moves to quickly and sometimes playing batman or monster is more important.
Overall these past 7 weeks have been the best adventure so far. We have learned alot and loved more.
I love this outfit, and I think she does also!
Being a big brother is pretty fun for Jax. He likes to touch her, tickle her
and give blow raspberries! They already have such a strong bond!
Monday, July 28, 2014
When 3 turned into 4
The night before I went in to have Aria was the last time that I wrote. I was nervous, excited and utterly terrified of what life would be like.
So let me tell you. Life is beyond grand. Tiring but grand.
That night before was one of the toughest nights of sleep I have had. I tossed and turned. My mind racing in a million different places. When my alarm went off I jumped up and was ready to go. Christie came and stayed with Jax so he didnt have to get up so early. Away we went to get to Mercy at 6:00 am.
When we pulled in my heart just was overjoyed. I was so ready to meet my sweetpea. The induction process was routine and shortly my water got broken. The wait begain. My contractions started to get stronger and this time I knew better than to try and wait them out. I quickly got and epidural and life was so pleasant. We waited some more. Family and friends came and sat. When I hit a 6 it got much quicker.
I became very nervous. My first delivery was long hard and to be frank very scary. I was so worried that it would be a repeat of last time. Then boom I was ready. We decided not to have anyone in the room but staff. Last time it was so dramatic and fast we didnt really get to take in Jax. I wanted to really just spend a few minutes enjoying just the three of us. Once the pushing started it was easy! Yes I said EASY. A dream come true. I actually laughed and we all told stories and joked around. When they said she had dark hair I started to cry. I have always wanted a dark haired girl, a baby that looks more like my dad. I knew my parents where smiling down on us. They would love her so much! Everything was so smooth. AT 5:55pm Aria Lee Thomas came into the world. Of course my heart grew so much more in love with her. She was perfect and oh so tiny. At 6 lb 15 oz she rocked our world. Perfect in every way. God is so so good.
Then family came in and when I saw Jax round that corner wearing his Big Brother shirt I lost it. He looked huge. He has loved his baby sister fromt he moment he laid eyes on her. He sat by me and just looked at her and had the biggest smile on his face. When she got picked up out of my lap he told them to put her back. Already so protective.
We went home the next day. Jax stayed with mimi and pop so we could try and get things in order and maybe rest.
The next day he came home and when he held her it made my heart smile. When I took her to nurse her Jax cried and cried.
It has been almost 4 weeks since we have been a family of 4. Jax still loves her. He helps so much (sometimes too much) He loves to help me burp her. And tells her its ok when she cries. He does get annoyed sometimes and tells me to put her down (in the swing) when I am nursing her and he wants to play. He also does not like when she sits in his nap nanny or when she is crying for more than just a few seconds.
Sleep was pretty rough at first. She is very gassy and her belly hurts often. She has started to get into the groove of things. Eating alot before bed and going to bed at about 830 and lately not waking up until close to 1:00 am. She then eats and either goes right back to sleep or has a belly ache, it changes nightly. Then she normally wakes 5-6am. So all in all very well.
We are blessed beyond measure. I am starting to get the hang of handing both by myself while Justin works and is at drill. We actually went out today for most of the day and it went so smooth. To have two amazing babies is beyond a blessing. I cant take the credit at all. It is all God. To sit with Aria in my arms in the same chairs that I prayed for her is the best feeling.
So let me tell you. Life is beyond grand. Tiring but grand.
That night before was one of the toughest nights of sleep I have had. I tossed and turned. My mind racing in a million different places. When my alarm went off I jumped up and was ready to go. Christie came and stayed with Jax so he didnt have to get up so early. Away we went to get to Mercy at 6:00 am.
When we pulled in my heart just was overjoyed. I was so ready to meet my sweetpea. The induction process was routine and shortly my water got broken. The wait begain. My contractions started to get stronger and this time I knew better than to try and wait them out. I quickly got and epidural and life was so pleasant. We waited some more. Family and friends came and sat. When I hit a 6 it got much quicker.
I became very nervous. My first delivery was long hard and to be frank very scary. I was so worried that it would be a repeat of last time. Then boom I was ready. We decided not to have anyone in the room but staff. Last time it was so dramatic and fast we didnt really get to take in Jax. I wanted to really just spend a few minutes enjoying just the three of us. Once the pushing started it was easy! Yes I said EASY. A dream come true. I actually laughed and we all told stories and joked around. When they said she had dark hair I started to cry. I have always wanted a dark haired girl, a baby that looks more like my dad. I knew my parents where smiling down on us. They would love her so much! Everything was so smooth. AT 5:55pm Aria Lee Thomas came into the world. Of course my heart grew so much more in love with her. She was perfect and oh so tiny. At 6 lb 15 oz she rocked our world. Perfect in every way. God is so so good.
We went home the next day. Jax stayed with mimi and pop so we could try and get things in order and maybe rest.
The next day he came home and when he held her it made my heart smile. When I took her to nurse her Jax cried and cried.
It has been almost 4 weeks since we have been a family of 4. Jax still loves her. He helps so much (sometimes too much) He loves to help me burp her. And tells her its ok when she cries. He does get annoyed sometimes and tells me to put her down (in the swing) when I am nursing her and he wants to play. He also does not like when she sits in his nap nanny or when she is crying for more than just a few seconds.
Sleep was pretty rough at first. She is very gassy and her belly hurts often. She has started to get into the groove of things. Eating alot before bed and going to bed at about 830 and lately not waking up until close to 1:00 am. She then eats and either goes right back to sleep or has a belly ache, it changes nightly. Then she normally wakes 5-6am. So all in all very well.
We are blessed beyond measure. I am starting to get the hang of handing both by myself while Justin works and is at drill. We actually went out today for most of the day and it went so smooth. To have two amazing babies is beyond a blessing. I cant take the credit at all. It is all God. To sit with Aria in my arms in the same chairs that I prayed for her is the best feeling.
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Embarking on new life
As I sit here 39 weeks pregnant knowing that I will be going to the hospital in just hours to be induced to meet our sweet baby girl, I am an emotional wreck. An excited emotional wreck.
For the past 2 weeks all I have thought about is having this baby. Wanting to meet her. Wanting to see my family as a family of 4 not just 3. I have walked, swam, done yoga, ate spicy foods. Many things to try and meet her. But as it is just around the corner my heart is so afraid.
For the past 2 years I have had a baby. A baby boy named Jax. He has been my light. We have played endless hours of batman, block building, reading, running around, chasing him outside. He has been everything to Justin and I. And now it will all change. In a blink of an eye.
God has blessed me with easy pregnancies. I truly am blessed. Not only that I have had easy pregnancies but that he has blessed me with having babies at all. I sat in the chairs at church, the same ones I sit in now, and I prayed and poured my heart out that God would bless us with a Daughter. My promise was that I would give her back to him, that I would raise her in a home where God is most important. He delivered and then some. I have felt great. I have done things as normal for myself like always. I even painted my toes tonight....not easily but I did it. This pregnancy has been way different though. The past couple of weeks I have felt more pressure than I ever did with Jax. I had a week of bad sleep...I know i cant complain. Its still overwhelming knowing that a tiny human that has been apart of your body will be out and in your arms anytime. Again, God is so good.
How do I feel?
Im nervous. How will Jax respond? I know he will be confused for a few days, I also know that he will love his baby sister so much once he realizes what and who she is.
Im nervous. I have loved Aria since the moment I knew she was apart of me, but its crazy to think that I can love 2 children as much as I love Jax. When I first felt her move my love grew so much for her. It is still crazy to think that a heart has enough love for a husband, and 2 babies.
Im nervous. I know it will be so much harder with 2 than with 1. I know I can and will do it but man am I already wondering how parents of multiple babies have any routine.
Im excited. Finally all the wonder of what will she look like. How big is she? Will she have hair? Will she look like her brother? It will all be answered. All in a blink of an eye all the questions have been wondering for so long will be answered. Man God is good.
Im excited. I will not only have a wild boys boy, but a tiny little princess girl. How lucky am I.
Im excited.
I pray she grows to be humble, smart, and tough. I pray she knows just how much her family loves her. I pray she Loves god above all else.
Well its time for a night of restless sleep, and time for me to go and give Jax a million kisses and get teary while i check on him sleeping (again) Next time I write I will be a mother of 2.....how crazy is that!
For the past 2 weeks all I have thought about is having this baby. Wanting to meet her. Wanting to see my family as a family of 4 not just 3. I have walked, swam, done yoga, ate spicy foods. Many things to try and meet her. But as it is just around the corner my heart is so afraid.
For the past 2 years I have had a baby. A baby boy named Jax. He has been my light. We have played endless hours of batman, block building, reading, running around, chasing him outside. He has been everything to Justin and I. And now it will all change. In a blink of an eye.
God has blessed me with easy pregnancies. I truly am blessed. Not only that I have had easy pregnancies but that he has blessed me with having babies at all. I sat in the chairs at church, the same ones I sit in now, and I prayed and poured my heart out that God would bless us with a Daughter. My promise was that I would give her back to him, that I would raise her in a home where God is most important. He delivered and then some. I have felt great. I have done things as normal for myself like always. I even painted my toes tonight....not easily but I did it. This pregnancy has been way different though. The past couple of weeks I have felt more pressure than I ever did with Jax. I had a week of bad sleep...I know i cant complain. Its still overwhelming knowing that a tiny human that has been apart of your body will be out and in your arms anytime. Again, God is so good.
How do I feel?
Im nervous. How will Jax respond? I know he will be confused for a few days, I also know that he will love his baby sister so much once he realizes what and who she is.
Im nervous. I have loved Aria since the moment I knew she was apart of me, but its crazy to think that I can love 2 children as much as I love Jax. When I first felt her move my love grew so much for her. It is still crazy to think that a heart has enough love for a husband, and 2 babies.
Im nervous. I know it will be so much harder with 2 than with 1. I know I can and will do it but man am I already wondering how parents of multiple babies have any routine.
Im excited. Finally all the wonder of what will she look like. How big is she? Will she have hair? Will she look like her brother? It will all be answered. All in a blink of an eye all the questions have been wondering for so long will be answered. Man God is good.
Im excited. I will not only have a wild boys boy, but a tiny little princess girl. How lucky am I.
Im excited.
I pray she grows to be humble, smart, and tough. I pray she knows just how much her family loves her. I pray she Loves god above all else.
Well its time for a night of restless sleep, and time for me to go and give Jax a million kisses and get teary while i check on him sleeping (again) Next time I write I will be a mother of 2.....how crazy is that!
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Time stand still
As I left Jax's 2 year check I realized how lucky blessed I truly am. He stood on the scale and got his height with no fighting or struggle. That is a huge thing for a 2 year old. I left feeling relieved getting answers to questions that first time parents ask a hundred times I'm sure. Like when to potty train, when to stop sippy cup, worrying about things like hitting and discipline. Its nice to hear that you are doing things correctly and on target. No matter how much you think you are doing well its always nice to hear it from a professional. Thanks Dr. Furlow!
On another note- as I sit here 33 weeks pregnant I am realizing everyday that I'm so so excited to meet, hold and love Aria but I so want time to slow down. My lap is getting bigger, and harder for Jax to sit on and chasing him is getting harder. I cant play rough like he so wants to do. My time with JUST my baby boy is ending and although I am so so excited I'm sad at the same time. When Justin works its just Jax and I and we have some good times. Almost every night we go on a short walk with just us. We talk about the birds, pick flowers and pick up sticks to drag along side the stroller. We feed the dogs together, he always feeds Zoey and does such a good job. He tells her to sit and puts the food in her bowl and yells at her to eat lol. We then love to water the plants together. Tonight was extra fun we got the hose and watered the big plants and the joy he got from helping hold the hose was such a great sight. I'm so thankful he has a helpful heart. He loved running under the water while I sprayed. All while puppy Poko chased him. It was picture perfect, and a sight I will forever hold in my heart. We then watered the plants in the front which he did all by himself. After chores are done he relaxes while I do some house work. Its days like today that make me want to pause time for just a little while. Every night he wants to read a Thomas book and every night I read it. I know that one day he wont want me to read to him and tucking him in will be so baby like. I try to remind myself that no matter how tired I am or how long of a day I have had to always read and tuck him in. Soon it will be mainly daddy doing bed time for awhile while I am with baby sister.
I will say that my prayers are being answered everyday when I watch Jax. His heart is so helpful and no matter how hard headed he is he is beyond loving. I can not wait to see him protect and love his baby sister it brings so much joy just thinking about it. I will also cherish every moment with him that I can before her arrival. Justin and I are so so blessed and can not thank God enough for the blessings in our life.
On another note- as I sit here 33 weeks pregnant I am realizing everyday that I'm so so excited to meet, hold and love Aria but I so want time to slow down. My lap is getting bigger, and harder for Jax to sit on and chasing him is getting harder. I cant play rough like he so wants to do. My time with JUST my baby boy is ending and although I am so so excited I'm sad at the same time. When Justin works its just Jax and I and we have some good times. Almost every night we go on a short walk with just us. We talk about the birds, pick flowers and pick up sticks to drag along side the stroller. We feed the dogs together, he always feeds Zoey and does such a good job. He tells her to sit and puts the food in her bowl and yells at her to eat lol. We then love to water the plants together. Tonight was extra fun we got the hose and watered the big plants and the joy he got from helping hold the hose was such a great sight. I'm so thankful he has a helpful heart. He loved running under the water while I sprayed. All while puppy Poko chased him. It was picture perfect, and a sight I will forever hold in my heart. We then watered the plants in the front which he did all by himself. After chores are done he relaxes while I do some house work. Its days like today that make me want to pause time for just a little while. Every night he wants to read a Thomas book and every night I read it. I know that one day he wont want me to read to him and tucking him in will be so baby like. I try to remind myself that no matter how tired I am or how long of a day I have had to always read and tuck him in. Soon it will be mainly daddy doing bed time for awhile while I am with baby sister.
I will say that my prayers are being answered everyday when I watch Jax. His heart is so helpful and no matter how hard headed he is he is beyond loving. I can not wait to see him protect and love his baby sister it brings so much joy just thinking about it. I will also cherish every moment with him that I can before her arrival. Justin and I are so so blessed and can not thank God enough for the blessings in our life.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Mothers Day
So I know it has been FOREVER since my last post but I have been busy with my little man and getting life ready for baby Aria to arrive. (Nursery is almost done)
When I was little my dad would take me to walmart (usually the saturday before mothers day) to pick my mom out a gift and card. I remember the joy I felt with being able to pick out the gift all by myself. I remember trying to think of something really nice to say in the card, because I knew I was not always the most well behaved child and wanted to make it up somehow lol. No matter how silly the gift was my mom always said how much she loved it.
I miss being able to pick the traditional mothers day gifts for her. A purse that I thought was sooo cute when in reality no grown women would actually buy it for themselves. An overly corny necklace or braclet. I miss those days. I never thought as a little girl that they would be over so quickly.
Even though my mom may not be here physcially I always know she is watching over me and I can still feel her in my heart. I do have some amazing women to celebrate on mothers day. I will do a post sometime on how special these women are to me.
This was my second mothers day as a mom myself and I cant tell you how precious that day really is. Its a day that I am thanked for something that I love being. Yes its hard sometimes (or a lot of the time) I mean having an almost 2 year old is very tiring. For example at the moment he is running around half naked with his blanket yelling for a popsicle that he has been told no about getting. No matter how hard it is though it is the best thing that has ever happened to me. Two years ago on this day was Mothers Day and I was in the hospital hoping this little bundle of joy would be coming anytime....he decided that holding off one more day was best. He has always been stubborn lol. I remember having so much excitement and so much fear for what was to come. He stole my heart the second I laid eyes on his sweet face. And from May 14th at 10:17am on I was mom to a blue eyed blonde haired baby boy and its been the best job in the world.
When I was little my dad would take me to walmart (usually the saturday before mothers day) to pick my mom out a gift and card. I remember the joy I felt with being able to pick out the gift all by myself. I remember trying to think of something really nice to say in the card, because I knew I was not always the most well behaved child and wanted to make it up somehow lol. No matter how silly the gift was my mom always said how much she loved it.
I miss being able to pick the traditional mothers day gifts for her. A purse that I thought was sooo cute when in reality no grown women would actually buy it for themselves. An overly corny necklace or braclet. I miss those days. I never thought as a little girl that they would be over so quickly.
Even though my mom may not be here physcially I always know she is watching over me and I can still feel her in my heart. I do have some amazing women to celebrate on mothers day. I will do a post sometime on how special these women are to me.
This was my second mothers day as a mom myself and I cant tell you how precious that day really is. Its a day that I am thanked for something that I love being. Yes its hard sometimes (or a lot of the time) I mean having an almost 2 year old is very tiring. For example at the moment he is running around half naked with his blanket yelling for a popsicle that he has been told no about getting. No matter how hard it is though it is the best thing that has ever happened to me. Two years ago on this day was Mothers Day and I was in the hospital hoping this little bundle of joy would be coming anytime....he decided that holding off one more day was best. He has always been stubborn lol. I remember having so much excitement and so much fear for what was to come. He stole my heart the second I laid eyes on his sweet face. And from May 14th at 10:17am on I was mom to a blue eyed blonde haired baby boy and its been the best job in the world.
Monday, March 10, 2014
Spring Foward
Spring foward for some is just a day that your brain thinks it has lost an hour. Just a day that means the sun is up just a little longer. For some, spring foward is a week of adjusting and making sure you train yourself to go to bed even you are not ready.
For me spring foward is a glorious time. It is memories of late evenings chasing lightning bugs, riding my bike up and down the street, hanging out under the one lane bridge catching tadpoles, playing hide and seek with my cousins. Its a time when if I was out just late enough and I saw my moms van coming to look for me...i knew it was not good. A time when as a kid i could play outside for soooo much longer. It meant school was coming to an end and that summer is just ahead. I loved this time change. It meant freedom.
As I got older it became a time when hanging with friends driving around the back roads just becuase was fun. A time that the snow cone shack was THE place to go. It meant that bikinis would soon be out and late night swimming and a tan was just around the corner. It was a time of freedom. A time when I could just sit outside and soak up the sun until it made its way down. The coldness of winter drawing a close and high school was almost done.
Now I see it as an amzing time to be able to actually play with Jax after work outside. I see it as a time to get my running shoes on so i can chase him all over the yard and the park. Its a time when rocks get put in pockets and pushing the yellow and orange car is a breath of fresh air. Dirt becomes a way of life, and even more of a reason to have a kiddie pool in the summer. It is a time when I start planning the garden and figuring out how to make the landscape pretty. Its a closeness to nature and a feeling of warmth spreads throughout the weeks. Its a time when we dust of the grill and get tons of corn on the cob....because who doesnt love grilled corn on the cob. Its the time for baseball, and late nights under the lights of the field. Its a time of picnics and hiking the green woods. Its the feeling of perfection.
It makes me so happy to see the sun at 6:00pm still shining and lending its warmth. It makes me realize just how much I have missed it. Dont get me wrong I love a good snow day but spring and summer is the best. I love the fact that Jax is playing on some of the same land that I have so many memories on. I cant wait to watch him make memories in the spring and summer light. This spring and summer is going to be the best yet.
And I already am not looking foward to fall back.
So go outside, enjoy the sun, bask in its glow and make tons of memories.
For me spring foward is a glorious time. It is memories of late evenings chasing lightning bugs, riding my bike up and down the street, hanging out under the one lane bridge catching tadpoles, playing hide and seek with my cousins. Its a time when if I was out just late enough and I saw my moms van coming to look for me...i knew it was not good. A time when as a kid i could play outside for soooo much longer. It meant school was coming to an end and that summer is just ahead. I loved this time change. It meant freedom.
As I got older it became a time when hanging with friends driving around the back roads just becuase was fun. A time that the snow cone shack was THE place to go. It meant that bikinis would soon be out and late night swimming and a tan was just around the corner. It was a time of freedom. A time when I could just sit outside and soak up the sun until it made its way down. The coldness of winter drawing a close and high school was almost done.
Now I see it as an amzing time to be able to actually play with Jax after work outside. I see it as a time to get my running shoes on so i can chase him all over the yard and the park. Its a time when rocks get put in pockets and pushing the yellow and orange car is a breath of fresh air. Dirt becomes a way of life, and even more of a reason to have a kiddie pool in the summer. It is a time when I start planning the garden and figuring out how to make the landscape pretty. Its a closeness to nature and a feeling of warmth spreads throughout the weeks. Its a time when we dust of the grill and get tons of corn on the cob....because who doesnt love grilled corn on the cob. Its the time for baseball, and late nights under the lights of the field. Its a time of picnics and hiking the green woods. Its the feeling of perfection.
It makes me so happy to see the sun at 6:00pm still shining and lending its warmth. It makes me realize just how much I have missed it. Dont get me wrong I love a good snow day but spring and summer is the best. I love the fact that Jax is playing on some of the same land that I have so many memories on. I cant wait to watch him make memories in the spring and summer light. This spring and summer is going to be the best yet.
And I already am not looking foward to fall back.
So go outside, enjoy the sun, bask in its glow and make tons of memories.
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