first day: kindergarten.

Kindergarten bound.

I thought my momma heart would be at least a bit saddened to see my baby boy reach this milestone. No tears were shed, just feelings of great excitement for him as I watched him grow from what seemed like toddler to big kid over night. He is brave. Braver than I might even be. He's a good boy when he wants to be and oh so smart. The best parts about kindergarten "being the teacher helper, playing with friends, PE, walking home with Lucas".

 

Athen + Lucas

The fair.

Benton Country Fair 2013.

the animals, the food, the rides. they love it all.

but letting me capture the moment is another story. "come on mom, hurry up". 

sometimes it too hard for my AB to muster a simple smile.  

Baby Mine.

Three months. A milestone that marks her first real coos and laughter. Restful nights and sleepless ones as well. She wants to talk to us. We talk back and she smiles as if she knows exactly what we are saying. She giggles when we play peek-a-boo and is trying to roll over. 

Those baby blues are as bright as the sky and they light up the moment she wakes. 

She truly is happy and oh! so special. I can't describe it, but there is something unique about her. My heart tells me that I have no idea what her true potential is. But He does. He sent her here, here to me to be a light in my life and the life of many others. 

A Birthday.

She turned 3. She is beautiful. I think she has the cutest pudgy nose that I've ever seen and the craziest of hair. She is happy. She loves everything pink + girly. Princesses, dress up, cooking and more.

I so vividly remember welcoming her to this world and holding her for the first time. My mamma heart overjoyed. Together we play hide + seek, memory, paint nails, talk about fairies, sing songs, and dance.

She is sweet but has more than enough spunk. That spunk gets her into trouble. 

She will do great things and be an amazing woman. She is mine and I love her. 

Documenting.

What we do on hot summer days.

Sister.

I always dreamed of having a sister. Over the years I adopted close friends and sister-in-laws who have played the role better than I could imagine. But deep inside my heart didn't want Molly to miss out on the experience and bond that I assume comes with a sister. So my momma heart filled with happiness when we knew we would welcome Abby. 

Best friends I hope they will be. Confidants. They will play pretend + dress up, talk about boys, trade clothes, giggle, teach each other about make up. I'm sure there will be fights + tears, but my heart dreams that they will be there for each other all of their life. The two of them, both with big blue eyes. 

Documenting.

A first for Molly. A week long stay by herself with Grandma + Grandpa. Of course she had all kinds of fun, but my momma heart missed that blonde hair little girl like crazy. I couldn't walk in her room without feeling like a part of me was missing. I knew she was safe and taken care of, that she was experiencing wonderful adventure. But when they are gone they are always missed. When they are home they drive you crazy, but its true that distance makes the heart grow fonder.

I think she grew a little more in just that week. She came home and could recount every little adventure they had. Picnics, parks, swimming, walks, horses, cosmo, and more.