First Day of School

"Life is not about how many breathes you take but the moments that take your breathe away!" I have heard this lyric sung in a song and the morning I walked Zeke down the hall to his class it was a moment that took my breathe away. Zeke started 4K today at Chesnee Elementary School. The morning was sweet and calmly stressful (if that is possible). We got dressed and Zeke rode to school with his daddy. First, we went into my classroom so I could put my things down and then it was time! Zeke put his bookbag on and like such a big boy walked down the hallway. As we were walking down the hallway I could not help but think of the moments I have had as his mother. When I first held him, when he said, "Mama", when he first told me he loved me, when we walked side by side holding hands, when we played hide and seek, and many more moments. Where had the time gone? I was so proud of him for being able to attend school and for the fact that the Lord allowed me to experience and share this moment with my child. This child, gift God gave me. I had to leave in a classroom where I could not longer control the events that took place. All I could do was let him walk in the room and allow God's hand to protect. Zeke LOVES school! He walked right into his classroom and said, "BYe Mama and Daddy!" and that was it! Heather picked him up his first day and he was all smiles! I am so glad he loves it and has such a special teacher who cares for him. I think he is the cutest in his class. I am proud of him for doing so well and being so brave. Zeke, Mama loves you!

Congrats Travis and Heather!

Today was a special day in our family! Aunt Heather got married! The wedding was very small and sweet! Zeke had a very important job! He walked his Heather down the aisle and "gave her away"! Hayes was not able to be there so he stepped in and did a fantastic job! The wedding was very sweet and followed by a great meal! We love you Aunt Heather and Uncle Travis! We are happy for you! We hope you will always have a happy every after!!!

What is in his smile!

This exact look can make me laugh under any circumstances! Zeke is a little man full of huge personality and loves to turn everything into a funny joke. This is our last full week of summer and school begins for me next week. Although I am relieved by the fact that we will settle into a somewhat schedule I am also sadden by the times of summer being gone. I have been asked lately, "How was your summer?" I always say, "Fantastic!" because it was. We did a fun things throughout the summer but my favorites are the special moments where Zeke would say, "Mom you sit with me!" or "Mom want to play in my play room!" Even tonight we spent time walking around our neighborhood just chatting about many different things. Our days are filled with simple activities of coloring, playing school, play-doh, watching movies, and playing Thomas! It doesn't get any better! I have loved every moment of my summer and am so thankful God has given me a special little family to love on!

Kid Sense

Today me and Zeke had a date! Kegan was at football camp and so we decided to spend the day with one another on a fun adventure. We went to Strawberry Hill for lunch (Zeke's request) and then spent the rest of the afternoon at Kid Sense in Ruthertfordton, NC. He loves this place! We have been there 3 times this summer and I think he could spend everyday there! It is a fun place! He favorite is the fire truck and Family Dollar! My job is to chase him around, watch him smile, and play with him! Now that is one hard job!!! I loved watching him smile! This time we went we rode the virtual roller coaster! He loved it! I thought he would be nervous- oh no! All Smiles!

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Midnight Conversation

Zeke was hit by a cold Saturday afternoon that has snot flying everywhere and caused his little nose to look like Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer. We went to sleep at midnight and Zeke woke up at 3:00 am in the morning. He was so congested! We took some medicine and blew his nose. It was dark in the room and he whisphered, 'Mama, are you asleep?" I said, "No!" He said, "Sorry you had to wake up, I love you." I got tears in my eyes and thought how precious it was that he was so considerate to say sorry for me helping him in the middle of the night. What he did not know was that is my job and although it is at 3 in the morning, I was glad he needed his mama! Feel better Zeke! I love you!

Daily Reminders that my little man is growing up!

It has been a while since I have blogged last. Not sure why I have not sat down and wrote my thoughts (probably because not many read them!!!!) The last time I blogged was on Zeke's fourth birthday! So needless to say I have been busy keeping up with my four year old! Zeke sure is a rounder and is constantly growing up and changing! He is now old enough to sit and play a complete game of Candyland or other board games! He is into watching Toy Story and yes we did go and see the TOy Story 3 movie! We have accomplished some big goals this summer! 1) Pooping in the potty! Yes, at 4 we are officially potty trained! He has pp in the potty for a while but pooping was a challenge but now we are a pro! 2) Zeke is sleeping in his own bed! He lays down each night and we read a story, do a devo, pray and he always watched Heros of the Bible- Veggie Tales! and off to sleep town he goes! So proud of him for that! That is a huge accomplishment! I love the little guy he is growing into! He has such a tender heart! He tells me EVERYDAY, "MAMA, i love my family!" He told me the other day," We should have Mother's Day again for you!" Man, how can that not warm your heart! One morning he was watching Veggie Tales and he came up to me in the study and said, "Mama, home is where your heart is" Oh I just smiled and got a tear in my eye and gave my little man a hug! I love the little things about him. Hearing him pretend he is woody with his hat on belt on and talking to Buzz lightyear! (he doesn't know I am listening) or when he get the microphone and sings! or when he sits and tells me the story of the Three Little Pigs! We are still experiencing first moments! One first: writing his full name from memory! He can write his name now and does such a great job. we are having so many big boy moments though! Another first: He has his first spend the night with a friend the other night! He spend the night with his friend Will (who lives only 3 houses up but when he was walking up the road for another first it seems like miles away) I can sit and bore you with the details of my son but truth be told every minute I want to hold on to because I know it will fade fast. I read a quote the other day that said, Mothers hold their childs hand for sometime, but their heart forever. He will one day grow out of the "wanting to kiss your mama" stage, Toy Story, Thomas, or even wanting to sit on the couch with his mama but oh I will hold his heart forever! When he was placed in my arms on March 16, 2006 he slipped into my heart! Now my heart walks outside my body in a tan brown headed brown eyed boy who hung the moon in my eyes! Yes, he has his moments but overall it is an absolute pleasure for my little man to call me his mom! If only I could freeze time and hold him longer! I love you Zeke!