I've been a little (okay -- a lot) stressed out lately about my 10-year class reunion, which I'm in charge of planning. I am a little frustrated right now as people are VERY slow to RSVP. I wouldn't worry about it, but our contract with the venue where we're having it says that we must have at least 100 people in there, or we pay regardless. I am praying for loads of patience as I wait for more RSVPs to come in.
On a more positive note, Tanner and I have been enjoying LOTS of time outdoors lately. The weather has been gorgeous! He has recently made it his mission in life to transfer the dirt from some old pots outdoors to our outdoor fire pit. I just keep telling myself "it's just dirt ... it's just dirt ... it WILL wash off ..." and I try to just let him play without interrupting his fun. And actually, it's not just the potting soil from the old pots that he's obsessed with, he finds oodles of joy in just about any pile of dirt that he can find.
I've been thinking a lot lately that God specifically gave me a boy so that I could learn to appreciate them. When I was a teacher, I always seemed to have the most trouble with the boys (I know -- GASP!!). I just couldn't understand why they were so destructive, so physical, so ... irresponsible for lack of a better word (remember, they were 7th graders!!!). I feel like I'm already learning so much just from my one year old! And because I LOVE him so much, these "boy" qualities are becoming quite endearing! I have come to the point now where I do miss my job sometimes (but only sometimes!!). And I'm excited to see how my perspective as a teacher will change once I go back (in many many years, hopefully!!) now that I am also a parent.
Enjoy the pictures of our backyard fun...
He doesn't really GO anywhere in this car. He just gets inside, closes the door, opens the door, climbs outside, closes the door, opens the door, gets inside, etc...
Is the gym THIS way or THAT way??
5 comments:
Racehl,
Cute pictures, as always. Boys are definitely different. Yesterday, on our play date, there were only 2 boys (both 4 years old) and the rest were girls. It was amazing how LOUD the boys were (Ayden included) and how quiet the girls were. I am still learning to have patience for Ayden's boys antics and I wake up everyday asking for patience and strength in dealing with his energy level. I have a much differenct perspective at work now. I find myself reminding (gently) the older teachers who have grown children that the parents REALLY are doing the best they can. Sometimes, I feel like the teachers think if a parent forgets a folder, snack or something, it means they are worthless and I know that it is really hard to get it all done all the time. Anyway, see you in a couple weeks!
Oh, to read such solace in mothers'-of-boys experiences. They really are SUCH a different kind of animal, aren't they?! I have been scratching my head now for the past three years, wondering what I've done to create such loud, boisterous, dirt-loving, vehicle-toting, aggressive little creatures. They are beyond me sometimes... Yet I love every minute of them too! Lord, have mercy on all of us! :)
Rachel, enjoy the dirt and the dirty boy (as it seems like you are!) and know you are not alone. I adored the girls I taught as well... and yet God has decided to grace me now with three little boy souls for which to care. I guess He knows what He's doing, right?! lol. Hugs! :)
Every word you wrote about boys and raising a boy has gone through my head too!! It's so much fun, but SO different when you're used to mostly girls and girl stuff! When I taught I loved the girls, and the girls loved me -- for SURE I was having a girl, because WHY would God do any different if he knew what was right for me, right!? What an experience little boys are!! I learn more each day :-)
Pictures are SO cute!!! He's getting big! To make a comment on the reunion...we are TOTALLY coming!! Too bad people aren't getting back to you quickly. Come on!! It's gonna be fun!!
I can already see a difference in b/w G and his "girl" friends. He jumps around in his jump and go while the little girl seems to be doing ballet in it! Too cute.
All of that dirt means a great bath at night! My favorite thing is when they're all snuggled up in their towels. Yumm!
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