Big Boys -

The minute they are born, they start to grow. The bittersweet battle that will never end and one that we as parents are sure to lose...our children must grow. Eventually they will move out and leave us. Once that day comes we will never truly be involved in their daily lives, not like we are now.

There are days where we can't wait for them to grow older so that they can do things for themselves (shower/bath, fix their own meals, etc). I really want my boys to grow into honest and faithful men. I want them to continue to love their parents and to grab onto knowledge. Become adults that can take care of themselves and their family.

Until that day, Duncan and I will continue to cherish them and support them, hold them tight and give them nothing but love.

Why the sadness? Today was a big day for us. You see Levi, who turned 5 in December, has been promised a big boy bed since his birthday. For Levi's 1st birthday we bought him a Thomas the Train bed. He has grown too big for his beloved bed and has said that it is time for his brother to have it (Alex is not quite 1 yet, however loves playing on the Thomas bed). I have been putting off the new bed for several months now, not quite ready to admit that he is a big boy.

It is so hard to go from this (Levi 2 weeks old):



To this:



Yet here we are, tired from a long day of shuffling furniture around and changing out curtains. Levi is safely tucked into his new John Deere bedding on his new twin bed.

Now it is time to cherish this moment, since I am sure that the next chapter of life will be on us before we know it.

I love you Levi & am so happy that you love your new bed. I hope you have sweet dreams.