Good Morning

What a wonderful way to start my day. The weather here has been super nice. Today it's in the mid 50's. I am ready for spring!!!

I better enjoy it while it lasts, they say snow is on the way with below freezing temperatures:(

Bittersweet

Everyone always told me to treasure every moment with my kids because they grow up so fast. It seems like that has hit me hard lately. I enjoy watching both of my kids becoming their own person, but at the same time, it's hard to let go. I love the fact that they are getting big enough to do certain things like open gates, load & empty the dishwasher, & my personal favorite... fix themselves cereal and watch cartoons on Saturday mornings so I can sleep in!!! As they get older there are so many more "challenges" that we face and I find myself saying "I can't wait till he outgrows this phase". Truth be told... it seems like the 'phases' are a test for me to help him find his own way. In the end, we usually have a stronger connection because we have learned from each other and respect each other. It's hard to believe, but my little boy isn't so little any more, and I couldn't be prouder of him.

Then there are moments like this and I realize that they're always gonna be my babies, no matter how big they get!!!

Derby Update

At the Boy Scout meeting tonight, they announced the boys who won at the race. Drumroll please..... Dustin won 2nd place for Best in Show! Way to go Tater!!!!

Pinewood Derby

Yesterday was the Pinewood Derby for the Boy Scouts. Dustin has been counting down the days for a month now. It was a new experience to all of us. Tater's car ran 2nd and 3rd on a few of the races, but wasn't quite fast enough to place for an award. He was pretty bummed about that, but still was proud of his car none the less.



He designed this car all by himself. He put a lot of work into his car to make it just right. Personally, I think it is a pretty awesome car. He should be proud of himself!!

I got a short video of his car racing, but those little cars really scoot and I wasn't able to catch much of the race except for the beginning so these pictures are all I really got.