Landon's first day of Kindergarten

There is such a bitter sweet moment when a mom sends her first child off the school for the first time. This little boy has been by my side everyday for the last six years. Heck I still watch from the door even when he goes to the mailbox for me. I always have known where he is, the people who are around him, what he is eating, playing ect. It's hard to trust someone else with the child that you have cared for and loved so deeply since his birth. This is sounding so dramatic but those were my feelings when I said goodbye to him in his class that morning. I know he was ready. We already kept him a extra year because of all of the moving we did last year. He loves to learn and has become very creative. His new love is drawing. As a matter of fact he is at the table right now making a treasure map! The amount of paper I go through is insane! The morning of I made sure I got up really early so we were prepared. I ironed and laid his clothes out the night before. Cameron didn't have PT so he was able to go with us to walk him to class. His dad also made him his favorite pancake breakfast. Once we got there and he found a seat in his class I gave him kisses (which is still ok for kindergartners) and said our goodbyes. One thing I wasn't expecting was the new adjustment it would be for Liam. They both hugged each other and said they would miss each other out in the parking lot. That melted this mommy's heart! Liam had a couple of meltdowns and handed me my keys asking to go get him. I myself shed a couple of tears... I was so relieved when he told me how awesome his day was when I picked him up! He couldn't wait to go back! My children are growing so fast. It reminds me to enjoy the now. Who cares about the mess and extra laundry because I know one day I will miss it profoundly.

Milestones

Landon 12 months on the left and 5 yrs on the right

Before I sat down to write this post I thought to myself you know I really need to blog about other things going on in my life besides my kids. Then I uploaded this picture and sat in front of the computer crying. I know you're thinking this lady is on the crazy train to the funny farm! But seriously children grow up so fast. Sometimes I can't figure myself out. I have so many of those mommy moments when I think oh life will be so much easier when they are older. Then I have those moments in my day that time freezes and I notice just how small and innocent they are. I notice Landon's beautiful eyes, and Liam's soft, tiny hands. Or just stare at their face while their in cartoon coma and notice just how sweet their little faces are. I think every mama can relate to those tender moments she feels for her child. This year I have really tried to focus on the now and be grateful for this time in my life. So when I bought Landon a new car seat I thought of this picture on the left. I remember being so excited for him to be in a big boy car seat and to have him forward facing. Now that I bought a booster seat for him this last week I am excited for him to buckle up himself. So sure life does get a little easy when they are less dependent on you but I know for a fact that one day later on in my life I will give anything to have them this small for day.

Miserable Missouri, or so I Thought



Our snowy home

My street, a look from above







The months before moving here I was depressed about coming to this place. I would miss my close friends and all of the fun stuff and shopping that San Antonio had to offer. Not to mention we had to move the week of Christmas which just made it worse. Trying to figure out how to pack a car for four people and a dog along with Christmas presents for everyone was almost impossible. The week of moving I was so busy finishing up loose ends and then trying to spend as much time as I could with Rachel. The move went pretty smooth and on our last day we stayed at the Westin on the Riverwalk. The hotel was so beautiful and the boys were very excited to stay in a hotel. The Riverwalk at Christmas time was breathtaking! It was a great way to spend our last days in the city that we liked so much. After leaving we ended up spending Christmas morning in Dallas with Bob and Danette that way we wouldn't be stuck in a hotel for Christmas. It was so nice to see them and be able to relax for a few days before we finished out our trip. When we got here I saw that it was just as small as I thought it would be. Then we moved into our house and immediately my spirits lightened. I just love my little house. For one it's new and also has warm colors on the walls. No more of that horrid rental white! So tired of living in a stark home. We settled in quick because Cameron had a lot of time off before he started school and when he did start he gets off most days around 3:00. That in itself is a huge blessing. Something I am not used to being a military wife and all. Since there really isn't any place to go we have been saving money and hanging out with our new friends. The kids also loved the snow day we had here. Their cheeks were rosy red and I still had to make them come inside. They loved having a snow ball fight with each other!  I can't believe I am saying this and don't tell my husband but I really like it here! I know I will be ready for a change when the time is up but for now I am happy to call this place home.