Sunday Greg took Colton outside to cut his hair. I did not want Colton to buzz his hair for school. Oh well, I guess boys will be boys. Then before bed Sunday night, Colton and I picked his outfit he was going to wear on the 1st day of school. Well, Colton decided Monday morning to wear his jazz uniform instead that he is so proud of. He was already dressed when he walked upstairs. I didn't have the heart to tell him that was not what I was envisioning for him to wear the first day of school. Oh well, I guess we can look back and laugh when he is older. But, he probably will still think it is the coolest thing ever. That is just how boys are.
I can't believe that Colton is old enough to be in 2nd grade. I think back to the day he was born and 3 kids later, and his first 7 years of life become a bit of a blur because time goes so fast. I still remember all the big milestones, it is the everyday routine of life that becomes blurred. I am reminded daily from various sources how fast children grow and how much we need to cherish every second with them. The last 2 months I have really tried to grasp this concept and tried to cherish even the stressful situations with my children. I know in another blink of an eye I will have sent all my boys on missions, seen them graduate from college, and attended their wedding ceremonies. No, I am not wishing these things to come now, I just know how fast it will feel when these events arrive. I love my boys with all my heart. It makes me smile to be a Mom. I love my life right now. I don't want my kids to get older and have to face the trials of life. Even a hint of a trial to them, when they come home with a tear in their eye because someone was mean to them at school. I was in a gym class yesterday when the instructor asked everyone to raise their hand who sent their last child to kindergarten yesterday. Although the freedom to do errands without children would be nice, I thought to myself that I am happy and content to know that I will have children in my home all day for quite some time. So, Colton I wish for you this year to become confident in your reading, to reach out to others who are lonely, to do your very best in your school work everyday, and to find the joys that come with everyday life. I am thankful for the example you are to your brothers and the righteous choices you make on a daily basis.
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I can't believe he is in the 2nd grade. Time flies!! I love that they are so excited about school at such a young age and then the excitement fades! He is such a good kid and I love that he loves to sit and read. What a great accomplishment!! Have fun with the two before they go to school!!
Of course Colton had to wear his Jazz outfit! You are such a good mom to those little boys. Even though we are just starting out with kids, I am already feeling how bittersweet it will be one day when I don't have any more little diaper bums around.
I can't believe my Colton is in 2nd grade. I was surprised by the buzz cut, but the Jazz uniform is just fine. Tell Colton that Johnny wore a shirt with BYU on it every single day in 5th grade. His teacher finally asked me at parent teacher conference to ask him to wear something else since the teacher was a huge Ute fan. I surely am proud of Colton. Tell him how much grandma loves him. I agree that you need to enjoy every second you can with the boys....before too long they will be gone...it happens in a moment. Love you all!
what a little stud muffin!! I love that he wanted to wear his Jazz outfit! Hope he had a great first day!
Oh my gosh, talk about right from the heart! Your boys are so lucky to have such a caring mom. They probably don't realize it now, but they will as they get older. Colton has always been such a great example and you should be so proud!
Yep, my 1st one is going to Preschool and it seems so silly, but I do see it as just the beginning of the inevitable "leaving" ........for future events to come.
I also have been trying to spend a lot of quality time with my little boys because as I see the 2nd one getting bigger I am reminded of how fast they pass through these stages right before our eyes!
I laughed when I saw him walking to the bus stop yesterday in his jazz outfit. He is such a sports junkie...Greg's dream come true. Good job Mom for letting him be himself.
Thanks for finally sharing all of your summer pictures...I miss those boys so much! Colton looks darling in his Jazz outfit...good for you for letting him wear it! Those pictures of them skiing are great! See ya in 2 weeks!
You're a better mom than me. You really must know boys and what they love.
You're a better mom than me. You really must know boys and what they love.
trying to reason with a 7 year old is NOT easy! i have had to let mine wear what he wants, too. not an easy task for me. i guess it is better to let them be themselves.
what a cutie! I loved reading your tender thoughts... gave me goosebumps!
Em, loved your thoughts!!! They were so sweet and right from the heart. Tender Moments!!! Have a great school year Colton!!!
I think that he looks darling in his Jazz outfit!! Those 2nd grade girls better watch out, he's going to be a heartbreaker!!
Emily,
I don't know if you will ever even read this comment because I am so late in getting to your blog. But I want you to know how darling your boys are. I feel the same way all the time about not wanting my girls to get any older. It breaks my heart to think of them going off to high school, then college and marriage and missions but each time we take that next step, and I am so afraid to let them. I feel so much peace as I watch them make great choices, and do things to make me so proud. I love each stage of life they are at. And I have learned that when they are doing great things it is fun to watch them grow up!!!!
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