3 year old photos

Could he be any more cute? 

Where has time gone?

It has been a while since I have posted as it seems time has sped up lately.  Sam is now two and half, the twins have been gone for three years, and I am trying to figure where the time has gone!  In the long time since my last post in the time now Sam talks in complete sentences, carries on a conversation, expresses his like and dislikes, and has epic head banging toddler tantrums!  He loves to jump, his diggers, loves Cars, and loves his "puppy" also know as Murphy.  He is now sleeping in a big boy bed and is potty trained.  Has named his favorite stuffed dog, Turkey.  And Turkey lately has gone everywhere with us and he usually ends up in my purse, along with the tractors, cars and other random things he puts in there...thankfully it is a big purse.  He can go underwater at the pool and loves to jump into our arms off the side.  He loves to golf and often wants to go the golf course with his Daddy.  Which of course delights his Daddy's soul.  He even has to wear his golf shirt.  He loves to play with his best friends Jack, Madelyn and Liam.  He even learned to climb!  Which delights him but terrifies me! Just yesterday he told me to call Grandmama and Papa because he was mad at me.  Yes, my son, grandparents are the best rescue from a Mommy who makes you get out of the pool because your lips are blue.  They love you so! 
We have also registered him for preschool next year which while it delights my soul makes me so sad to see how fast really time does fly.  Everyone told me that when you have children time flies.   I thought they lied as time stood still the first four months but now I realize how quickly it does fly.  I wish someone would slow down the time as I am really enjoying this little person and am loving watching all he can do!  I feel so blessed to have him in our lives.  There is not a day that I thank God for this little soul who calls me Mommy. 

Best friends!

What are you doing right now...

 I have seen this on some of the blogs I follow so I thought I would fun to do!

Right now I am:

watching:  Up All Night (DVR)

eating: nothing but wanting ice cream!

drinking: water wishing it was a glass of wine!

wearing:Yoga pants, and and tee

avoiding: Putting Sam to bed

feeling: Overwhelmed
 
missing:  Jen...could use a girls night in Austin

thankful: for my family

weather: Cold

praying: For answers

needing: A girl's weekend. 

thinking: How I should go to the gym and run. 

loving: Listening to James and Sam play trains in the basement. Sam misses his Daddy when he travels for work. 

Cars

As anyone who has come by the house lately can tell you about Sam's obsession with cars.  They cover the living room floor, can be found in pockets of his coats and last night he took one to bed with him.  Add this to his second obsession, water and you have a great night of fun washing his cars in the kitchen sink! 

I am sure this is how sees me!

There are no words for what I feel today

Dear Sam,
My heart is overflowing with gratitude for you today.  As we danced to Christmas music you fell asleep in my arms and it was delightful Mommy moment for me. One that I will remember forever.
You are getting so big, Sam.  As I rocked you and watched you sleep it amazes me how big you are and how much you have grown up since last Christmas.  It seems like yesterday I was rocking a little baby and now I am rocking a little boy. 
While you slept tears rolled down my cheeks as gratitude poured though my veins.  Gratitude that you are healthy, happy, growing and smart.  Gratitude that I am your Mommy.  Gratitude for your fat little toddler hands and your beefy thighs. Gratitude for the little boy you are becoming.

Today, and always I will always be grateful to be your Mommy. 

I love you, Son! Thanks for a very fun afternoon.

Love always,
Mommy