Cade turned 9 this month. Chloe turned 1. I cried on both occasions. Please don’t take this the wrong way. I know I’m always blabbing on & on about my kids growing up- I’m an old sap. I am proud that they are maturing and growing and becoming who God intended them to be. And I’m SO thankful to be a pretty big part of that process. I’m blessed to see them obey even when I’m not watching, prefer others even when they REALLY don’t want to, speak kindly even though I don’t model that 100% of the time (shocking- I know!). I’m thankful for the role I get to play in the shaping of their lives. I am blessed- I know. But they are my babies. And a BIG part of me just wants them to stay little.. and innocent… and naive… just a little bit longer.
We had a little (and by “little” I mean “BIG”) slumber party for him. He’s a boy of few words and doesn’t get overly excited about much, but he was GIDDY and smiley all day long waiting for his friends to arrive. On his actual birthday we were able to celebrate with family (a rare treat for us since almost all of our family lives far, far away). He was happy. So I was happy.
She likes to pick up this photo of Keagan and stare at it and talk to it and then hug it. It’s really cute.
Here she is attacking a helpless Christmas tree. Poor tree never saw it coming.
The end.
by emily
Sara - I’m a big sap too and would freeze time every once in awhile if I could. Happy Birthday to your boy! And Chloe is cute.
Melinda Cassol - Iam a HUGE sap! I cry and most anything! I think your kids are all so adorable! I just want to snuggle that little chloe! I love you Emily and hope you guys have a very Merry Christmas!
Hallie - I’m dead inside. Rarely ever cry.
emily - You & James both, Hallie. That’s why I love you. I love robots. That should be the name of my new blog.
Hallie - No, but I really do. Cry all the time. Seriously, everything makes me cry.