Carson Graduates 5K

Carson's first year of school has been tremendous!!!  He has learned so many wonderful things and I know now that some of those things he will take will him for the rest of his life! 
Carson is not your typical kindergarten student, he is a very deep thinker.  Most of the time this is a great quality for him, but every now and then it tends to make him worry way more than a kid his age should.  He is constantly thinking about ways to make everything better, and that makes me smile a little bigger :)

A few things that he has said throughout the year......

"If we just stop & pray, God will take care of it all.."
"Why do we have school, I already know alot!!"
"God made us a promise that He would never flood the earth again."
"Moma, I can read!  And, when I see a exclamation mark, I have to get excited!"
"When will we hear the trumpet sound?"

I am so thankful that Carson has truly enjoyed his first year of school, and I owe a great deal to his teacher.  She has taken the time to calm nerves, give extra hugs, and challenge their little minds.  But, most importantly she has made learning fun!!  Each and every day was enjoyable for Carson.  He would literally "bounce" out of the car every morning!

Carson with Ms. Massingill

Carson has also made such good friends this year.  His teacher told me that he is such a good friend to so many children, and that makes me very proud.  He received the "Good Character Award" from his teacher and I could cry right now as I type....simply because character is not something you can learn, it is just in you!!!  Without a doubt in my heart, some of these little friends will be with Carson for a long time!!  Here he is with several classmates that are so dear to him!!

As I sat in the auditorium and watched my child sing and speak in front of many proud mamas and daddys, I could not be more proud.  I am so thankful that I was chosen to be the moma for this little boy.  He is so very sweet and special for many, many reasons!!

At the begining of this year, I have to admit I was a little nervous.  It was my first born child going into the big world of school.  I would look over his papers, read his decodeable book with him, and review Math.  And all the while, I would wonder-have I done enough?"  Have I nutured him enough, read enough books??  Have I taught him enough to give him a great start in school??

Now I know....

Carson has already taught me more than I could ever teach him!!!  He is truly an amazing, humble child!  I am so blessed!!

Easter 2010

Easter Blessings

Every so often, I will catch myself saying "I love this age." As the boys grow, I find myself enjoying each stage a little more & more! During all of the activities this year, I found myself really studying both of them as they would laugh hysterically and sigh with genuine disappointment.

Carson was much more competitive this year, so we had to discuss humility and Mason was very interested in what 'surprise" each egg held. I like to think that Mason was more concerned with the quality of the eggs. He would walk very intently towards an egg and a few times he did not get there quick enough. He   would look at me with a puppy dog face and sigh. I encouraged him and then he would move on to the next egg. His priority this year was to find all the purple eggs!

Carson was much more concerned with the quantity of eggs. He wanted to win by having the most. After the first egg hunt, I gave him the "we are here to have fun" speech. So, on the way to next egg hunt Carson gave Mason that same speech. I just grinned while driving, then came tears.....after that speech Carson proceeded to tell Mason the "real" reason we celebrate Easter. His story from the beginning to end completely melted my heart!!

 

I am pretty sure I am going to enjoy every age......

Spring has Sprung!!

Spring is here...

and we could not be happier!!! We have endured a very cold & rainy winter, so warm weather has put a smile on our faces! Carson & Mason have huge smiles because their Nan bought them geese and ducks recently. Now, I have to be very honest...I was not loving the idea of these little creatures(especially the week in my utility room), but to see my 2 "ducklings" care for these animals has warmed my heart. A very natural instinct has taken over and they are ready at all times to feed the birds and even clean the cage. Mason has named his goose "Buzz" and so Carson says his will be "Fuzz" :)

It is amazing to me how the simple things in life make us feel so full!!!

Wishing you all a happy spring!!