So, as I was driving the kiddos to school today I started thinking about how FAST time is passing by. HOW THE HECK did I wake up this morning w/10 and 7 year olds?? HOW, I ask? But as I lamented (only briefly) for the days of strollers and Dora the Explorer, I stopped and realized that SOONER than later I'll look back at this stage and be sad that its gone, too. So...I need to take it all in...I need to think thru the greatness that is the elementary school days and be thankful for the NOW.
Here are 10 reasons I love this time...
1) Overhearing this, "So...Bub, pretend that I'm Gabriella and I'm in the spring musical..." and hearing him actually DO IT. They still play together everyday...he still plays along...she still things he hung the moon.
2) On the way to school is still FUN. This is their current musical request...complete w/hand-clappin' and fake banjo playin' (and the occasional 'air snap', Aunt Robin):
3) Getting to see her sing in the children's choir on Mother's Day - better wear the waterproof mascara, eh?
4) He's not too cool to lay with me on the couch and watch American Idol...we intensely judge, discuss, and analyze all things AI together. All while she usually has Brent in the other room dancing or reading or something fun.
5) THEY BATHE THEMSELVES AND DRESS THEMSELVES.
6) They pray the coolest prayers ever...and pray with 100% expectation of His answers. No skeptics at 10 and 7. I want that.
7) Although he is tettering btw growing up/being too cool, he still thinks being at home w/us is the best night ever. Sigh. I dread the change.
8) She still plays babydolls more often that "teenager".
9) He loves to watch sports now and really understands it.
10) They say "i love u" way too often...AS IF there was ever a 'way too often'
Every stage is cool in its own way. Just thought I better jot this down...bc time is moving too fast.























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