Always his momma

I spent the day with boys... Running errands, fighting with swords, giving piggy back rides and cleaning up after snack. The days that look like today are some of the most exhausting days I have- but by far the best!
Greg was gone to a meeting, so after the rush of bath time and bedtime routines, I was worn out and ready to sit down. BUT, like every other night- Jake was adamant we read two books. At first, I wanted to bargain him down to just one. But, I have learned with this one- his endurance for debate is much greater than mine.
So, we read our two books, said our prayers and did our good night kisses. As I was turning out the lights, he called me back to his bed. As I leaned in, he says, "mommy, when I am all grown up and 25, will you please still be my mommy?"
Ahhhhhh.... Be still my heart. I love that boy.








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Eli Gregory at 19 months

Eli, you are such a sweet boy. You love all things "outside"---dirt, sidewalk chalk, riding toys, running, bubbles, swings, trampolines.... I could go on and on.




You are a great eater! Your favorite food- at the moment- is Greek yogurt. You love all things with red sauce- pizza, ravioli, spaghetti!




You vocabulary is growing by leaps and bounds. At a quick count, I think you are up to about 40-50 words. You are also saying short phrases... "Paci please," "my turn," "more please." There are several others and most days, you blurt something new out we haven't heard before.








You love to take pictures- a sharp contrast to this spring when you cried for 45 minutes during our family photo session. You say "CHEESE!!!"




You think your brother HUNG.THE.MOON! I adore that and pray you both stay close forever. Your brother loves you so much and says he is your super hero. *tear*








I can't imagine you being much more fun than you are now, but I know you will be. I am so grateful and in awe that God chose me to be your mom!




Love, Mom
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These boys...

... they make me smile!






















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Growing Up

Lately, the fact that Jake is leaving the toddler phase (or has completely grown out of it), has been glaring me in the face. Somehow, turning four a month ago made him so much older.
He has chores. Like real- actually helping- chores. He earned $2 and spent it today at Wal-Mart. He chose a rubber dinosaur that he couldn't be more proud of.




He is riding a bicycle, cleaning up his own area after dinner, memorizing scripture, and learning to be concerned about what is a healthy food choice and what is not! Where did my little, toddling, pull-up wearing baby boy???




































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