Max,
I regret waiting so many months to write! It's October...which means we have already spent a wonderful summer together swimming, taking swimming lessons, going to the beach, and just having fun not having to be anywhere. All summer you asked me when you were going to start Holy Cross, and here we are! The year before you begin Kindergarten! I can't dwell on it, or I'll cry! I love these years spent at home with you, watching you grow and learn new things. I realize the ultimate goal is to have you grow into a Christ following young man, and I pray we are doing this parenting thing the way God would have us to do it.
Holy Cross--It has already been such a blessing to you and to me. Having Mrs. Angie teach you about God's love throughout the year is an answered prayer. I hope you grow up knowing that no matter what you do I am proud and that I love you, but the most important thing is to love God, to love others, and to be kind. I will cheer you on at every game you play, I will support you in each new endeavor, but I will not miss church so you can go to practice, I will not let you sacrifice your values so that you can be the best at something here on this Earth. You certainly still like to get a little crazy, I'm still trying to find ways to help you learn to keep your hands to yourself, but oh my sweet Max how you have improved. I love you so! You are a hard worker, you are listening so much better, you can put a puzzle together better than I can!!! You have earned 2 golden hearts already: one for telling the truth and one for apologizing to a classmate! I love your heart!
We have cut your screen time down to almost none during the day! You are a different kid when you are able to get your energy out before going to school or Sunday School.
You love music! I am hoping I can get you into some lessons while you are still little to see if this is something you want to pursue.
You still love sugar! Kinda like your mama! :)
I love you so much! I'm so proud of you!
Mama
Monday, October 3, 2016
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Max,
You're 4! I want to ask all those typical questions like, "Where did the time go?" The thing is, I know exactly where it went! Fun days playing outside at Grammy's and Granddaddy's riding bicycles, tractors, gators, and pugs. We spent that time starting preschool, learning how to share, how write your name, how to be nice to others, how to stop hitting, stop biting, start using your words. We spent that time going to church learning about Jesus and the Bible. We spent that time brushing teeth, reading bedtime stories, you memorizing all the words to your favorite books, giving at least five hugs and kisses before finally lying down in your bed. We spent that time playing your ipad, taking away your ipad because you weren't behaving or listening at preschool. We spent that time giving you lectures in the car about right and wrong, about how to sit and listen, discussing consequences to actions. We spent that time putting together puzzles, watching Calliou, playing with cousins, spending the night at Grammy's, eating chocolate, laughing, running, playing at the park on warm days, having movie nights with popcorn, playing hide and go seek in the house, sleeping with Tagg in his bed, waking up too early, going for walks to the cupcake shop, building towers...I would say we spent that time well.
You have been the most challenging thing ever placed in my life. I often remember time spent in high school and college praying to God that I could just have a closer relationship with Him. One night when I was lying in bed beside you, I realized that God answered that prayer on February 24, 2012. You are going to keep me on my knees, little one!
It's been a fun, yet challenging year for all of us, and I wouldn't change a thing! How blessed I am to be your momma! You look at life differently than I do, and I love seeing the world through your eyes. You have a kind heart, you remember everything, you listen even when we don't think you are.
You love seeing how many steps I have on my fitbit...you just love a competition. I am so excited that you get to play tee ball this year. You told me that was your wish when you blew out your candle. I can't wait to watch you play and have fun on the field.
I love you so much!
Momma
You're 4! I want to ask all those typical questions like, "Where did the time go?" The thing is, I know exactly where it went! Fun days playing outside at Grammy's and Granddaddy's riding bicycles, tractors, gators, and pugs. We spent that time starting preschool, learning how to share, how write your name, how to be nice to others, how to stop hitting, stop biting, start using your words. We spent that time going to church learning about Jesus and the Bible. We spent that time brushing teeth, reading bedtime stories, you memorizing all the words to your favorite books, giving at least five hugs and kisses before finally lying down in your bed. We spent that time playing your ipad, taking away your ipad because you weren't behaving or listening at preschool. We spent that time giving you lectures in the car about right and wrong, about how to sit and listen, discussing consequences to actions. We spent that time putting together puzzles, watching Calliou, playing with cousins, spending the night at Grammy's, eating chocolate, laughing, running, playing at the park on warm days, having movie nights with popcorn, playing hide and go seek in the house, sleeping with Tagg in his bed, waking up too early, going for walks to the cupcake shop, building towers...I would say we spent that time well.
You have been the most challenging thing ever placed in my life. I often remember time spent in high school and college praying to God that I could just have a closer relationship with Him. One night when I was lying in bed beside you, I realized that God answered that prayer on February 24, 2012. You are going to keep me on my knees, little one!
It's been a fun, yet challenging year for all of us, and I wouldn't change a thing! How blessed I am to be your momma! You look at life differently than I do, and I love seeing the world through your eyes. You have a kind heart, you remember everything, you listen even when we don't think you are.
You love seeing how many steps I have on my fitbit...you just love a competition. I am so excited that you get to play tee ball this year. You told me that was your wish when you blew out your candle. I can't wait to watch you play and have fun on the field.
I love you so much!
Momma
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
September 2015
Max,
You started Preschool right after Labor Day, and oh my, has that put me on an emotional roller coaster. You have always craved attention, and wanted what you wanted right then. We've been through biting phases, aggressive phases, and now pinching. Pinching at preschool...I could die. As your mom and a teacher, it has been so hard to know that you are doing that and despite mine and your dad's best efforts to redirect you, it wasn't working. However, I feel like we have turned a corner this week. You have had 3 really good days. We are going over rules and reinforcing everything positive thing you do. You have really responded to whistles! You do well, Grammy gets you a whistle...or 5! Hey, whatever works! I have cried, been angry, tried to be apathetic, talked to every person I know seeking advice, and came to this conclusion: You are so smart, you are so full of energy, you are such a boy, you are kind, you are loved, and you are 3!!! You are a toddler; it's our job to teach you!
You seem to like preschool even though you don't talk too much about it. I feel like I have to pull every bit of information out of you! I can't believe in just 2 years you will be in Kindergarten. Time does go by so fast, but I am so thankful for each second with you and your brother! God is teaching me how to be the best mom to you 2 with every trial that comes our way...currently: preschool.
You and daddy put together a lego spaceship, and you are so proud of that thing. (A reward for doing so well in school) I love to see you learn and grow each day.
I love every unique thing about you!!
Love you bunches,
Mama
You started Preschool right after Labor Day, and oh my, has that put me on an emotional roller coaster. You have always craved attention, and wanted what you wanted right then. We've been through biting phases, aggressive phases, and now pinching. Pinching at preschool...I could die. As your mom and a teacher, it has been so hard to know that you are doing that and despite mine and your dad's best efforts to redirect you, it wasn't working. However, I feel like we have turned a corner this week. You have had 3 really good days. We are going over rules and reinforcing everything positive thing you do. You have really responded to whistles! You do well, Grammy gets you a whistle...or 5! Hey, whatever works! I have cried, been angry, tried to be apathetic, talked to every person I know seeking advice, and came to this conclusion: You are so smart, you are so full of energy, you are such a boy, you are kind, you are loved, and you are 3!!! You are a toddler; it's our job to teach you!
You seem to like preschool even though you don't talk too much about it. I feel like I have to pull every bit of information out of you! I can't believe in just 2 years you will be in Kindergarten. Time does go by so fast, but I am so thankful for each second with you and your brother! God is teaching me how to be the best mom to you 2 with every trial that comes our way...currently: preschool.
You and daddy put together a lego spaceship, and you are so proud of that thing. (A reward for doing so well in school) I love to see you learn and grow each day.
I love every unique thing about you!!
Love you bunches,
Mama
Friday, July 31, 2015
Max,
What a summer we have had: swimming, the beach, Grammy's house, playing in dirt piles, reading books, blowing bubbles, Crossfit Kids, Little Kickers, Bible School, and so much more.
During the first week of summer you attended Bible School at First Baptist. We love our church, and so do you. I pray you always have a desire to attend and to be involved in church. Mrs. Ann Oliver was your teacher. You had such a good time learning about Jesus! My heart swelled each day I heard you talk about it and saw all of the things you made.
You have been jumping in the pool with your puddle jumper on with no fear, even putting your head under water (my swim teachers had to push my head under water). I'm so proud of you. You loved the beach, especially crab hunting and swimming in the pool at our beach house. You became so brave in the water, jumping in on your own and paddling and kicking your legs.
We've been at Grammy and Granddaddy's house a lot this summer. They even bought you boys a new riding toy, a police car--which you all love and argue over! We've had fun all summer playing with your cousins and spending time with family.
Early this summer, you participated in Little Kickers. This is a program put on by the HCHS soccer girls and is a fundraiser for them. The first day was a little rocky. You and Jude played alot...not soccer, more like pushing, shoving, rolling in the grass. Looking back, it was a little comical. At the time, I was mortified. We had you and Jude put in different groups the next day, and it was a little better. We learned so much that week: you hate taking turns, you only like to be first, you don't want anyone else touching your ball, if you're hot...you're sitting down...oh me, it was a long, HOT week, but I'm glad we did it.
You also spent a few weeks in Crossfit Kids. I love Crossfit, so it was so neat to see my sweet boy in the gym that I love doing squats and burpees. During this time, it became even more evident that you don't like taking turns and are a little bit competitive, which is perfectly fine...we just have to figure out how to use that energy in a more positive way. Hitting, kicking, biting....ugh has me cringing!!!
Tonight, your prayer went something like this:
Thank you, God, for police cars at Grammy's.
Thank you, God, for all the buttons I get to push.
Thank you, God, for beautiful things.
Thank you, God, for all the letters in my name.
I pray you always have a grateful heart.
I surely am grateful for you! I love you so much.
Love,
Mama
What a summer we have had: swimming, the beach, Grammy's house, playing in dirt piles, reading books, blowing bubbles, Crossfit Kids, Little Kickers, Bible School, and so much more.
During the first week of summer you attended Bible School at First Baptist. We love our church, and so do you. I pray you always have a desire to attend and to be involved in church. Mrs. Ann Oliver was your teacher. You had such a good time learning about Jesus! My heart swelled each day I heard you talk about it and saw all of the things you made.
You have been jumping in the pool with your puddle jumper on with no fear, even putting your head under water (my swim teachers had to push my head under water). I'm so proud of you. You loved the beach, especially crab hunting and swimming in the pool at our beach house. You became so brave in the water, jumping in on your own and paddling and kicking your legs.
We've been at Grammy and Granddaddy's house a lot this summer. They even bought you boys a new riding toy, a police car--which you all love and argue over! We've had fun all summer playing with your cousins and spending time with family.
Early this summer, you participated in Little Kickers. This is a program put on by the HCHS soccer girls and is a fundraiser for them. The first day was a little rocky. You and Jude played alot...not soccer, more like pushing, shoving, rolling in the grass. Looking back, it was a little comical. At the time, I was mortified. We had you and Jude put in different groups the next day, and it was a little better. We learned so much that week: you hate taking turns, you only like to be first, you don't want anyone else touching your ball, if you're hot...you're sitting down...oh me, it was a long, HOT week, but I'm glad we did it.
You also spent a few weeks in Crossfit Kids. I love Crossfit, so it was so neat to see my sweet boy in the gym that I love doing squats and burpees. During this time, it became even more evident that you don't like taking turns and are a little bit competitive, which is perfectly fine...we just have to figure out how to use that energy in a more positive way. Hitting, kicking, biting....ugh has me cringing!!!
Tonight, your prayer went something like this:
Thank you, God, for police cars at Grammy's.
Thank you, God, for all the buttons I get to push.
Thank you, God, for beautiful things.
Thank you, God, for all the letters in my name.
I pray you always have a grateful heart.
I surely am grateful for you! I love you so much.
Love,
Mama
Friday, May 15, 2015
5-15-2015
Max,
Mother's Day: Daddy made the sweetest video of you, me, and Tagg. It had lots of pictures of us and sweet soundtracks with you and Tagg giggling and singing...my favorite kind of noise! I was able to come to your Sunday School class on Mother's Day and watch you interact with Mrs. Anne, Jude, Macey, Claire, and Addie Mae. All of you are so sweet. I heard you sing Jesus loves me and say a prayer with Mrs. Anne. I am so thankful for her and all of the people who are helping you learn about Jesus. I can't say you were the most well behaved that day, but I can say my heart was full and happy!
Park adventures: We have been going to the park quite a bit lately in the evening, enjoying some play time and then ice cream time at your favorite, Dairy Delight. It never fails that while at the park you have to go #2! I probably scare you and am contributing to future OCD tendencies when I constantly tell you not to touch anything in the park bathroom. Ugh...I'm grossed out just thinking about it. On a side note, I'm so proud of you for being potty trained. There were moments last summer when I thought you might never be potty trained.
Last night at the park, this conversation went down:
Older lady: Well, how old are you?
Max: as you are spinning in circles on the swing on your tummy, 3........and, how old are you?
Older lady: too old...as she laughs
You, my sweet child, never meet a stranger.
Prayers: One of my very favorite things is listening to your prayers. After we convince you to slow down and speak slowly, that is. You have a tendency to want to rush through them...
Thank you for cement mixers, dump trucks, elevators, and parades. And all the beautiful things.
You have a sweet, innocent heart.
I hope you know right now how much I love you!
Momma
Max,
Mother's Day: Daddy made the sweetest video of you, me, and Tagg. It had lots of pictures of us and sweet soundtracks with you and Tagg giggling and singing...my favorite kind of noise! I was able to come to your Sunday School class on Mother's Day and watch you interact with Mrs. Anne, Jude, Macey, Claire, and Addie Mae. All of you are so sweet. I heard you sing Jesus loves me and say a prayer with Mrs. Anne. I am so thankful for her and all of the people who are helping you learn about Jesus. I can't say you were the most well behaved that day, but I can say my heart was full and happy!
Park adventures: We have been going to the park quite a bit lately in the evening, enjoying some play time and then ice cream time at your favorite, Dairy Delight. It never fails that while at the park you have to go #2! I probably scare you and am contributing to future OCD tendencies when I constantly tell you not to touch anything in the park bathroom. Ugh...I'm grossed out just thinking about it. On a side note, I'm so proud of you for being potty trained. There were moments last summer when I thought you might never be potty trained.
Last night at the park, this conversation went down:
Older lady: Well, how old are you?
Max: as you are spinning in circles on the swing on your tummy, 3........and, how old are you?
Older lady: too old...as she laughs
You, my sweet child, never meet a stranger.
Prayers: One of my very favorite things is listening to your prayers. After we convince you to slow down and speak slowly, that is. You have a tendency to want to rush through them...
Thank you for cement mixers, dump trucks, elevators, and parades. And all the beautiful things.
You have a sweet, innocent heart.
I hope you know right now how much I love you!
Momma
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
April 6, 2015
Max, you are growing and growing. You talk like an adult sometimes, and then I have to stop and remind myself that you aren't an adult, you're 3, you're still learning, and you're still a little boy...even though you are turning into such a big boy!
You like to go with me to Flex where I'm teaching exercise classes and you go to the daycare there (a tiny room with too many kids). When we came home and you were about to open the door to go inside, you stopped, looked up and said, "Listen, Momma, the birds are sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Start." So sweet...so we stood on the porch and listened to the whole song.
We celebrated your fourth Easter. On the way to church you told us that the bad men put Jesus on the Cross, but God brought Him back. I pray you always hunger for the God's Word. That morning we were getting you dressed, a long sleeved white button up paired with white and blue pin-striped shorts. About 15 minutes after your shorts had been on, you looked down put your arms up in the air and said, "Momma, what happened to my pants. They don't go to my feet." We had to explain that it's getting warm and time to start wearing shorts again.
Just 2 nights ago you fell out of the bed and hit your head on the nightstand. I didn't even hear you, which makes me feel awful. When I asked you the next day what had happened to your head you said, "I fell off the bed like this and then hit my head like this and then I cried and cried and my voice got louder and louder and nobody came." Oh break my heart, why don't you. I told you to just come on to my room any time you felt sad or hurt. Poor baby!!
You have still not quite gotten out of the biting stage. I'm going crazy wondering what to do. You are so smart and stubborn, so just quit biting. Please!!!!!
You like to lay in your bed sideways. I notice it every night and wonder what kind of an interesting little guy you are gonna be.
You're something special! I love you so so much
Momma!!
Max, you are growing and growing. You talk like an adult sometimes, and then I have to stop and remind myself that you aren't an adult, you're 3, you're still learning, and you're still a little boy...even though you are turning into such a big boy!
You like to go with me to Flex where I'm teaching exercise classes and you go to the daycare there (a tiny room with too many kids). When we came home and you were about to open the door to go inside, you stopped, looked up and said, "Listen, Momma, the birds are sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Start." So sweet...so we stood on the porch and listened to the whole song.
We celebrated your fourth Easter. On the way to church you told us that the bad men put Jesus on the Cross, but God brought Him back. I pray you always hunger for the God's Word. That morning we were getting you dressed, a long sleeved white button up paired with white and blue pin-striped shorts. About 15 minutes after your shorts had been on, you looked down put your arms up in the air and said, "Momma, what happened to my pants. They don't go to my feet." We had to explain that it's getting warm and time to start wearing shorts again.
Just 2 nights ago you fell out of the bed and hit your head on the nightstand. I didn't even hear you, which makes me feel awful. When I asked you the next day what had happened to your head you said, "I fell off the bed like this and then hit my head like this and then I cried and cried and my voice got louder and louder and nobody came." Oh break my heart, why don't you. I told you to just come on to my room any time you felt sad or hurt. Poor baby!!
You have still not quite gotten out of the biting stage. I'm going crazy wondering what to do. You are so smart and stubborn, so just quit biting. Please!!!!!
You like to lay in your bed sideways. I notice it every night and wonder what kind of an interesting little guy you are gonna be.
You're something special! I love you so so much
Momma!!
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Just Yesterday
Max,
Yesterday, I picked you up from Mrs. Jena's and we went home. Because you had scratched Tagg, I told you that you would not get to play my phone (you love Hay Day) or your i pad (which is really an amazon fire). You weren't super happy about that, but you went in the house and immediately starting cooking.
Santa brought you and Tagg a play kitchen for Christmas. You told me to sit down on the floor and we were going to have a picnic. You cooked me gummies and marshmallows and you told me they were very hot because you just got them out of the microwave. You also cooked me strawberry grape cake. It was delicious. You really have such a wonderful imagination. Tagg was your helper. When you two took a break from cooking, you decided to use your hammer to fix up the kitchen.
I left to go work out and when I got back you and Tagg met me outside on the steps with the most mischeivous little grins. You both took off running in the house while I chased you and finally caught and tickled you both.
Daddy got you both in the shower and as I was cleaning up the toilet water you and Tagg had splashed into the floor of your bathroom, I could hear you singing at the top of your lungs: "I'm so fancy, Let it Go, Let it Go." I just had to let out a laugh...you are funny and cute and your own person....just some of the things I love about you.
Since you didn't eat all of your taco meat at supper, daddy said you had to eat it before you ate anything else. So, after your shower, you sat down in your booster and forced down about 3 spoonfuls of taco meat....Funniest face ever when you put it in your mouth. If I didn't know any better, I would thing you had just bit into a lemon! You did eat it though!
We read books and went over our animal and color flashcards before bed! You only missed the color brown...it did look a little red, but you got it the second time around. Smart Boy!!
I love you always,
Momma
Yesterday, I picked you up from Mrs. Jena's and we went home. Because you had scratched Tagg, I told you that you would not get to play my phone (you love Hay Day) or your i pad (which is really an amazon fire). You weren't super happy about that, but you went in the house and immediately starting cooking.
Santa brought you and Tagg a play kitchen for Christmas. You told me to sit down on the floor and we were going to have a picnic. You cooked me gummies and marshmallows and you told me they were very hot because you just got them out of the microwave. You also cooked me strawberry grape cake. It was delicious. You really have such a wonderful imagination. Tagg was your helper. When you two took a break from cooking, you decided to use your hammer to fix up the kitchen.
I left to go work out and when I got back you and Tagg met me outside on the steps with the most mischeivous little grins. You both took off running in the house while I chased you and finally caught and tickled you both.
Daddy got you both in the shower and as I was cleaning up the toilet water you and Tagg had splashed into the floor of your bathroom, I could hear you singing at the top of your lungs: "I'm so fancy, Let it Go, Let it Go." I just had to let out a laugh...you are funny and cute and your own person....just some of the things I love about you.
Since you didn't eat all of your taco meat at supper, daddy said you had to eat it before you ate anything else. So, after your shower, you sat down in your booster and forced down about 3 spoonfuls of taco meat....Funniest face ever when you put it in your mouth. If I didn't know any better, I would thing you had just bit into a lemon! You did eat it though!
We read books and went over our animal and color flashcards before bed! You only missed the color brown...it did look a little red, but you got it the second time around. Smart Boy!!
I love you always,
Momma
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