Today is the last day of November 2011. Time is sailing past me. This morning as I was drinking my coffee and watching the morning news, a commercial for a Ford truck came on. It showed a young boy, probably 3 or 4, playing with his cars, and trucks and train tracks in his family's living room. it startled me because it was like looking back into my life 10+ years ago. Oh how different life is now. My boys are all teenagers (well almost). They no longer "play", or wrestle, or build things, or color, or need tucked in (well almost). I watched that commercial and I honestly got tears in my eyes because my kids are so big now. It made me cherish all those sweet times. Of course Nolen thought I was a dork for getting teary over a Ford commercial. But when I glance at all my boys, I faintly see my life without them here everyday. I know it is all normal emotions of watching your kids grow up. But it is hard nonetheless.
I am so thankful for my life. I am so Thankful for all of our health, our family who is nearby and adores us. I am thankful for God who blesses me each morning to be able to hug these boys who are all much taller than me.
Thanksgiving 2011
{Dad and my brother Tim carving the bird)
{Cooking began early at our house. I love hosting Thanksgiving}
{The after-GLOW}
Here's a glimpse of what is occupying our lives right now. High School Basketball
It is our first experience of High School Sports. Long practices, even on the weekends. Traveling on a team bus. Late school nights at an away game. Games being played so far away that it is impossible to attend. But is is also a refreshing beginning.
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