First Grade

I can't believe how fast they grow!! The Big S is now in first grade, but I think he thinks he's a lot older. I love the summer because you get to spend so much time with them. Although he would much rather be with his friends all the time. If it's like that now I can't imagine how it will be when he's a teen. He's a busy-body, just like his father. That's why I love school so much because it's something that will keep him constantly busy and it's constructive. He had a hard day the other day and I said to him "You just need to try a little harder in making good choices." His reply was "but it's so hard to be good." I then responded with "it's not so hard and you are SO smart I know you can do it." He is extremely smart and that's what usually gets him in trouble. Anyway, life is wonderful. You are able to have all the wonderful memories from your childhood, but then you are able to keep growing and changing and experiencing all the great things in life. So, while it's hard to think he just keeps getting bigger, it's also great to see how our relationship intensifies and how we can become even better friends.

"His" phone

This picture kills me. I was messing around with my new flash on my camera. I told him to turn around so I could take a picture and this is what I found. The Big S likes to sneak my phone and make phone calls. He actually taught himself how to make and send text messages. If ever my phone is missing I know to find The Big S and most often he'll have it. It's even a bit broken, but he knows the ways around that too. So, one day he says to me "Mom, we share this phone. It belongs to both of us." Are you kidding me? He's not even a teenager and he's trying to take over my stuff. Oh gosh am I in for something. I just barely thought about it though, that's exactly how Scott was when he was younger. He probably didn't do it as young though.

New Love

The Big S had so much fun at "home." One of his new-found love's(well not too new) is webkinz. I think he got 3 or 4 while we were there. No, he's not spoiled at all. He just knows how to sweet talk you until he gets his way. This monkey was the first one he got at "home." That one was an interesting experience. Him and his cousin B decided they each wanted a new one. The Big S wouldn't let it down. I had mentioned they sold them at the mall and every sentence had the word webkinz included in it. Somehow Scott got roped into taking him and getting one. Yeah, I don't think he appreciated that too much ;) It's okay though, he did it and that's what counts. Many more adventures to talk about soon!