Time, precious time

   Brady woke up a little early today (earlier then his already typical 6:45 rise and shine time).  He was so excited to go to his field trip to Posh cookies followed by a picnic at the park.  He was so happy that I was one of the drivers and some of his friends would get to ride in the car with us.  He had his Veggie Tales cd ready to go and made sure toys and books were all cleaned off all the seats.

    When we got to school he realized all the boys moms were also driving today.  This meant a GIRL would have to ride with us.  He wasn't happy about this at first, but when the teacher asked him which girl he wanted to ride with us he came up with one name pretty fast!  They were so funny together in the car and I couldn't help but laugh at all their conversations.  When we arrived at Posh cookies he could not have been any cuter.  He concentrated so hard on making his cookies just right.  He would quietly grab my hand and slip little hugs in between each cookie. He gave me that shy, quiet smile that  melted my heart and I prayed this would never end.

    When we got to the park he couldn't wait to run off with his friends.  The first thing that came to mind was that he was really growing up.  He knew just the right way to act in a school atmosphere and was pure Boy when running and playing with his friends.  It was almost at that exact moment his teacher leaned over and said "this is your last field trip".  WHAT!!  how can this be.  I have been going on these pre school field trip for eight  years now.  How can it be ending?  I could feel my eyes fill up with tears as I watched Brady and realizing there are only months left before he too goes off to kindergarten. Suddenly flashes of Cooper, Jackson, and Brady flipped through my mind.  It feels like just yesterday that each of them were babies.  Why is everything going so fast?  Where is the pause button?  I know deep down that I can not make them stop growing, but I can steal one more kiss, read a little longer story at bedtime, and take every opportunity to savor these sweet years. 

   So thank you to my little sister Kelly for making this blog for me.  I know one day the boys, Jeff, and I will treasure reading about all our memories and all of our adventures!