Thankful Thursday

 

1.  Brian Gets Out the Front Door.  On school mornings, Brian is on the school bus by 6:50am. Brian's wake up time for school has been 6:30am, which only gives him about 20 minutes to get ready for school.  Where am I at that time?  Well, I'm laying in my bed.  I am turned on my left side (to avoid the glare from the TV) and all snuggled up in my blankets.  Why is the TV on if I want to "sleep in?"  Tyler is beside me watching is morning cartoons in the dark.  He requests a drink and some pretzels.  And who can say NO to the cutest 3 year old voice who accompanies his request with a "PLEASE" and a soft gentle hug and kiss on my cheek?  So, I comply.  Today is Brian's last day of Kindergarten.  This will be the last special early morning time we'll have.  I'm soaking it all in.  I will miss it.  Next year, Brian will go to a different school.  There will be no school bus.  I will not be able to sleep in.  I am not looking forward to becoming a morning person.  Thank you, Sam for always getting Brian up and ready for school each morning.  You have truly spoiled me.  Just think, in a few months, you'll have to train your spoiled wife to get herself and all the kids up, dressed, fed, loaded into the mini van, and get Brian to school on time.  But Sam, I know you well enough that you'll totally help me.  You have to be at work by 8am, but I bet we'll have time to have family breakfasts.  Good, I guess I do have something to look forward to.

2.  Neighborhood Boys.  My boys are getting to the age when they want to play with their friends.  Luckily, we live in a neighborhood filled with boys around the age of our boys.  And usually, the boys all play well together.  Sure they may leave the front and back door open as they race around, but they enjoy hanging out, playing Donkey Kong, jumping on the trampoline, and eating Otter Pops.  As a mom, it's fun to see my boys learning how to build friendships.