To My Grown-Up Son

My hands were busy through the day;
I didn’t have much time to play
The little games you asked me to.
I didn’t have much time for you.

I’d wash your clothes, I’d sew and cook,
But when you’d bring your picture book
And ask me please to share your fun
I’d say: "A little later, son."

I’d tuck you in all safe at night
and hear your prayers, turn out the lights,
Then tip toe softly to the door…
I wish I’d stayed a minute more.

For life is short, the years rush past…
A little boy grows up so fast.
No longer is he at your side
His precious secrets to confide.

The picture books are put away,
There are no longer games to play,
No good-night kiss,
No prayers to hear…
That all belongs to yesteryear

My hands, once busy, now are still,
The days are long and hard to fill,
I wish I could go back and do
The little things you asked me to.

Alice E. Chase – 1975

First Smiles....

.....I LOVE THEM!!

 (9/24/10 - 7 weeks old)

Bathtime

Just a few quick bath pics

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First sponge bath

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First "real" bath 

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First bath in his bathseat and in the laundry sink

(my favorite place to bathe babies)

(Notice a pattern? Bailey LOVES to help bathe Kolten)

Go Panthers!

 We just finished another season of flag football.  Kaden had a great time - his favorite is playing quarterback.  We had a really good coach and a great season!  Go Panthers!

Bling

Bailey has been sucking her thumb since she was a baby - and I have been dreading this day just as long.  I knew it was not going to be fun to break this girl of the thumb sucking habit - but when the dentist told me it was messing up her teeth, I knew it was time.

We decided the bribe motivation would be getting her ears pierced.  She finally decided she was ready to give it up - so after a few weeks to make sure it really stuck - Bai got her ears pierced!

 She was kinda in shock after the first one, so the lady quickly did the second one.  Then she got a little upset...

...but it didn't take long for her to cheer up and get a good look at her new bling!

Kaden's treasure hunt

Kaden decided to make a treasure hunt for an FHE activity a few weeks ago.  He went to town with yellow post its all over the house.  My brother and sis-in-law were here for FHE that week - so they got the pleasure of participating.  We were all dying laughing by the end.  You just had to be there...

August 2010

Just tryin to catch up on the many, many pics I need to post!

Kaden's first day of first grade went pretty smooth.  The poor thing gets SO nervous - he coudn't eat the night before or that morning.  He wanted me to walk him in, but once he found his line he was fine and definitely did not like the hugs, kisses, and picture taking.  To bad! I did it anyway...  He got a great teacher and really seems to be enjoying 1st grade.

All the kiddos lovin on baby Kolten

Bailey's newest hobby is doing the dishes - no complaining here.  She actually does a good job.

This so captures their personalities - Bailey's ballerina pose, Kaden being silly, and sassy little Lex!

Love this one

Bailey has always been too scared to ride the motorcycle with Dad.  He decided to ride it to drop her off at dance (which is really close).  She was too scared to get on - I kinda forced her on - and she LOVED it.  She begged him to pick her up on the motorcycle too!

The boys ready for church!

Little mister Kolten (4 wks old)

Lexie's favorite book is The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Kaden was so nice to read it to her over, and over again.