Sunday, June 10, 2012

Growing Up

As I look back through my blog and the entries I've written about my children, I realize how quickly they are growing up ... and how blessed I am to be here to be a part of their lives ...

Maddie will be nine at the end of this year and, each day, it seems that she grows even more.  In recent weeks, I have really noticed how "old" she seems ... how thoughtful she is ... how beautifully she smiles ... and how very proud I am of  her.  Maddie has handled these past several months with grace, with understanding, and with love ... and I could not be more honored to call myself her mom ...

Maddie & Me

Andrew will be starting school this fall and I really cannot believe that his kindergarten year is almost here.  He has grown into such a smart little guy ... one that makes me smile, makes me laugh, and never ceases to surprise me.  Each day, Andrew finds a special way of bringing joy into my life like no one else can ... and I love him to the moon and back ...

How can that face NOT make you smile?

Tonight, and always, I give thanks to God for my beautiful children ... and for all of the happiness they bring into my life ...

2 comments:

Becky said...

You are truly blessed to have such amazing, healthy, happy, sweet babies. They are truly blessed to have you. We all are. I love you.
Mom

Kelly said...

Happy Birthday Princess! Looks like two of the best "gifts" you have received were given nine years ago. I hope your day was everything you wanted it to be....or at least close.....
Love,
Kelly