3d grade

My not so "wee one" started the third grade this week. This year he was a little more focused on "the first day outfit." Of course his usual wardrobe staple of jeans and tee-shirt, but this year he could not wait to put on the new sneaks. It was funny to catch him primping in the mirror. He by no means is stuck on his looks, just pays a little more attention, for sure by the end of the day he was covered in dirt.

sweet moments

I think the title explains it all. As my baby gets older those cute tender moments seem to fade away. Not that every moment isn't precious and a gift, its just that those "little kiddo" moments seem to be fading away as he grows into the young man he is to be. I find myself staring in awe at how big he is getting and how mature. I am ambivalent,wanting him to grow and in the same breath wanting him to stay little. In any case I was allotted one of those, now rare "how sweet" moments this weekend. After a long hot day I walked into my living room to find my little (ok not so little) one fast asleep on the living room floor with the dog. Ahhhh.................

castaways

Today we took to the coast and found the solitude of the ocean. I had a blast watching my little one take to the water like a fish, his confidence in the water this year makes me a proud momma (not to mention reassures me the swimming lessons paid off!). I always love it when I figure out where his mind is and what kind of imaginary game he is playing. Today he was a castaway stranded on an island. He tried to catch minnows for his dinner and shells to catch rain water to drink. It was all very amusing, we were on "Gilligans Island" and I had myself a little professor, to bad we don't have any coconut trees in the state, I bet he could do a lot with a coconut shell (insert smile here!)

sk8er

My little one was super excited this weekend, took him rollerblading and according to him he "was really good at it".
Loved seeing him successfully tackle a new challenge even if it means he has to grow up and need me less.