Dance Recital

Last night was Maycee and Abby's Dance recital. Of course, it was precious and wonderful...how could it not be when these two beauties are involved?? It was the first time I had seen their dance numbers and I was impressed! Abby's dances keep getting harder and she does oh so well. She said today she was scared and shaking, and wasn't sure if she could do it!! She was nervous about her cartwheel, but she nailed it! Maycee was nervous too, as this was her first dance recital. She was so pretty and graceful. Something about watching my kids just makes me a proud mamma!!!

Is B-dog really 10???

Its hard for me to believe I have a child who is now in double digits. A few short years and he will be a teenager and that scares me more than anything!! Britton turning 10 has made me reflect on my life for the past 10 years, on my life as a mother. I feel like this is the only life I have known! Waking up to sounds of children laughing, sometimes crying... Doing their laundry, feeding their little mouths, comforting them when they are hurt, scared, or sad and feeling so proud when they accomplish something profound, like learning to read, ride a bike, swimming for the first time with out floaties, or overcoming one of their fears. Being a mom is the absolute best and I am so thankful I have had the past 10 years to be with my children every step of the way.

Britton is amazing! Of course I can say that because I am his mommy! My favorite things about Britton are that he still hugs me at his school. Everytime I leave his classroom, he runs up and gives me a huge bear hug. In front of his friends. In front of his teacher. I have to hurry and run out of the classroom so I don't embarrass him by crying. Britton has a kind heart. He has befriended an autistic child in his class. This boy has attatched himself to Britton and it is amazing to see Britton show patience with him. Britton is a business owner! He runs his comic book business like a pro! It is so fun for me to see his creativity and also scares me how well he can use the computer. Britton has always had an amazing amount of energy. Some days it wears me out. But I am so thankful for his ability to go and go...until he hits the pillow hard. He does not waste one moment of the day.

Thank you Britton for letting me be your mommy. I am so proud of the young man that you are. I love when other adults comment on your politeness, or how your piano teacher said you treat her with kindness and respect and that not all boys treat her that way. That makes me proud you are my son!! I love you!!