If there is one thing that my boys have taught me it is that children can adapt to change much better than adults. In our family, my husband and I are creatures of habit and like structure in our life. I like knowing what lies ahead for the next day, week and even month. I'm a planner and couldn't live without the calendar on my phone. I use it to track driving schedules, appointments, games, menu planning as well as many other things.
In the last week, our family made a very important decision that will affect the rest of our lives. Many conversations were had weighing the pros and cons of the opportunity and one thing that made the decision a little easier was knowing that the boys were young enough that the affect of the change would only be temporary. My husband accepted a new job in a nearby city and we will be moving there as soon as we can find a house to buy. Since the younger 2 boys are too young realize the changes that lie ahead, we only had to prepare to tell our oldest. Reggie loves to play outside especially at playgrounds, so what better to do than to take him to the playground at the new school he'll be attending. Daddy showed him around the new school and he seemed excited when he got home. A few days later I was talking to him about moving into a new house and he really didn't like the idea of leaving our current home.
As a parent you cherish the place that you bring your kids home to from the hospital and all the memories that are created there and that is no different for children. He asked a lot of questions and most were related to items around the house wondering if they would come with us. Of course the first thing on his list was his toys. After realizing that many things he cherished most were going with us, he warmed up to the idea of moving. This weekend he was helping me do some painting downstairs and would randomly ask about things in his sight and whether or not they were moving with me. He even questioned if the toilet was coming with us as he told me he liked sitting on it.
No one of can really prepare for the upcoming changes that will occur in the next few months for our family, but one thing is for sure, our 3 little men will adjust to them way faster than their mom and dad.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Friday, May 24, 2013
And so it begins...
My mother always says to me that I need to write down all the silly things my boys say or do. I usually agree with her and make a mental note that I need to get a notebook out specifically for them. I did get a box of notecards once and vowed to write something every day but that was short lived. The other day I sat and listened to my eldest son try and give my middle son tips and tricks on going to the potty. The different suggestions that he offered made me smile, chuckle and nod my head. It amazes me all the different things that kids think of. At that moment, I thought to myself that someday these boys would get some good laughs hearing all about their younger days, so I made a goal to start a blog for them. It is so crazy that 3 boys from the same parents have many similarites yet be so different. I'm going to begin by giving a status update as to where each of the boys are at in life right now.
Reggie is the oldest and the protector of his little brothers. He has officially finished Preschool and will be starting Kindergarten in the fall. It's hard to believe that my first born will be going to the "Big Kid's School" already. He has turned into daddy's little sidekick and enjoys going different places with him when I stay home with his brothers. He loves being outside and could spend hours on end hanging out in the yard. He is a sports nut and loves playing everything from basketball to golf. We are gearing up for his second summer of tee ball and he is excited that daddy bought him cleats to wear.
Ray is the middle boy and using the word "active" to describe him would be the understatement of the century. He is constantly on the go and you cannot take your eye of him...ever. The amount of clever things he has come up with is astonishing. He has cheeks that you just want to pinch and kiss. He has learned how to play by himself and keep entertained for hours on end. He definitely has determination and at times wears mom and dad out. He has started talking more and more and has a smile that is infectious.
Richard (Ricky) is our baby and as of now the mellow one in the group. He has always been such a happy baby and has made this mama's life so much easier than it could be having 3 young boys. He is constantly watching the crazy things his brothers are doing and has a smile on his face more often than not. He sleeps through the night 6 out of 7 times a week and lays down without a fight. He is at a great age and seems to be doing new things every day. He is definitely a mama's boy and loves to cuddle which melts this mama's heart.
Our house is filled with Superheroes and sports equipment of all kinds and I have to admit that I know the names of more good guys/bad guys than I ever imagined. It is not uncommon to show up at our house and find someone dressed up as Iron Man or Batman and sometimes we even have the pleasure of eating supper with Captain America.
The journey that lies ahead of my husband and I is one that we look forward to everyday and we can't even guess what the next 18 years of their childhood will be like. The past 5 1/2 years have been more than I could ever ask for already.
Reggie is the oldest and the protector of his little brothers. He has officially finished Preschool and will be starting Kindergarten in the fall. It's hard to believe that my first born will be going to the "Big Kid's School" already. He has turned into daddy's little sidekick and enjoys going different places with him when I stay home with his brothers. He loves being outside and could spend hours on end hanging out in the yard. He is a sports nut and loves playing everything from basketball to golf. We are gearing up for his second summer of tee ball and he is excited that daddy bought him cleats to wear.
Ray is the middle boy and using the word "active" to describe him would be the understatement of the century. He is constantly on the go and you cannot take your eye of him...ever. The amount of clever things he has come up with is astonishing. He has cheeks that you just want to pinch and kiss. He has learned how to play by himself and keep entertained for hours on end. He definitely has determination and at times wears mom and dad out. He has started talking more and more and has a smile that is infectious.
Richard (Ricky) is our baby and as of now the mellow one in the group. He has always been such a happy baby and has made this mama's life so much easier than it could be having 3 young boys. He is constantly watching the crazy things his brothers are doing and has a smile on his face more often than not. He sleeps through the night 6 out of 7 times a week and lays down without a fight. He is at a great age and seems to be doing new things every day. He is definitely a mama's boy and loves to cuddle which melts this mama's heart.
Our house is filled with Superheroes and sports equipment of all kinds and I have to admit that I know the names of more good guys/bad guys than I ever imagined. It is not uncommon to show up at our house and find someone dressed up as Iron Man or Batman and sometimes we even have the pleasure of eating supper with Captain America.
The journey that lies ahead of my husband and I is one that we look forward to everyday and we can't even guess what the next 18 years of their childhood will be like. The past 5 1/2 years have been more than I could ever ask for already.
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