So another busy few weeks have gone by and my kiddos have hit a few new milestones. My heart swells for them and the fun I know they have but in the same swell it cries because they are growing up and, while they will always be my babies they are not babies anymore.
We finally made it to Fourth of July fireworks! We enjoyed another truly southern tradition. Our first “redneck regatta”. Oh, the sight…just picture it thousands of pontoons, pleasure craft, ski boats and the like, all with half dressed, beer drinking adults and over tired kids squeezed in one small section of the lake. You could hear hoots, hollers, splashes and country music for miles. The fireworks display is the largest in the state, would they have it any other way (why not blow some sh@! up!)? My sleepy kids managed to stay awake and got to see their first ever professional fireworks display. They are still talking about it. They both also got to ride/drive the Jet Ski this weekend (Dylan has done it before but he was very small and doesn’t remember).
My big heart string tugging moment came yesterday. I shipped my kiddos off for their first weekend away. Not only are they spending the weekend with Amaw, but she took them far away to the outer banks too. The last time the kids were away for more than a sleep over at Amaws I was pregnant with Ella still (4 years ago) and Dylan stayed with Amaw while Shane and I went on a business trip. Now, my mind says I know they are having a blast, and completely enjoying their time with Amaw but I still cried…I know silly, enjoy your free time right…I will…Shane and I are attending a wedding tonight (his cousins) and the kids will be back tomorrow afternoon. It will fly by I know.
We also finished up t-ball this week. Dylan is very proud of his medal (every one got one) and his time on the team. He really does like it, and it may turn out to be his sport, if he can just pick a side (he can bat either way, right or left). Do they have to pick a side… I might know if I knew anything about the sport…
Anyway…milestones and memoreis made everyday.
