Big Daddy’s Top Hand

I seriously can NOT call him “Momma’s Boy” anymore.  His daddy has called the man out in him & he is less & less of a boy & more & more of a man.  So, I think I’ll call him “Momma’s Man”  :)

Tyler really is a very diligent worker.  He not only does his chores & anything else we ask with a servants heart, but he also has learned to take the initiative himself without being asked.  He truly makes us proud!  As he grows & matures, new adventures await him.  Although he is not driving a tractor with a plow or brush-hog on it (yet) he is learning to drive a tractor – ALL BY HIMSELF. 

Soon, I will find him far off in the hay field . . .

At The Lake . . .

 

On The Lake . . .

In The Lake . . .

Walkin’ in my shoes . . .

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. . . . I’m gonna MISS this!

I’m Gonna Miss This . . .

I had the privilege of teaching the PK/K VBS class at our church.  Our theme was western so we were all super excited!   My room ROCKED!!!

Tucker & Trevor were both in my class & for the most part were very good.  Most of the kids were all very well behaved.  Not all the kids were so good though.  One of the kids would not climb out of the tent we had set up when I asked them to.  Tucker came right to my defense, “You better listen to my momma & get outta that tent right now!  OR I’m gonna give you a black eye!!”

I hope my boys are always my knight’s in shinning armor wanting to protect their mommy, but someday I’m gonna miss having a 5 year old do it for me! 

I’m Gonna Miss This . . .

A couple days ago Trevor was totally distraught over loosing his fishing lures (which he stores in a zip-lock baggie).  He was on the verge of a major melt down so Big Daddy offered an explanation for the missing lures, “Trevor, we just have to find where the gremlin's hid them.”  A little confused he questioned, “Gremlins?”  Big Daddy assured him, “Yes, those little Gremlins that is what they do when we are out.  They like to come in & hide our stuff from us – just to see if we can find it.”  A few minutes later Trevor comes running in, “Daddy, Daddy, I found where the Gremlins hid my lures!!!”

Tonight I hear Trevor tell his daddy, “I’m gonna set a trap & catch me a Gremlin!!”

I’m Gonna Miss This . . .

Tyler is such a gentleman & he seriously loves his momma.  This isn’t really a big deal, but the other day I was painting my toes with one foot propped on the sink, blocking the entrance to our tiny bathroom.  Tyler needed in, but instead of just pushing his way through, (like all the other males in our house would) he says, “excuse me mom, I don’t want to bump you & mess up your nails.”

 

I’m Gonna Miss This . . .

A couple weeks ago, I caught the boys on a fishing adventure . . .

In our barn!

I just love to sit & watch them play

& listen to their imagination run wild.

Here they are “in their brand new fishing boat

out in the middle of a huge lake

catching the biggest fish they ever saw!” 

…. Having the time time of their lives in our barn :)

*It is also an added bonus that they are enjoying each other

& not trying to push the other overboard or drown one another!!

 

 

I’m Gonna Miss This . . .

Last week Big Daddy was not in a very good mood.  The entire house was walking around on egg shells . . . All but one that is . . .

As we all sat down to eat (in total silence)  Trevor blurts out,

“Whew, Daddy, You are in a BAAAAAD mood!”

He is not only my wild little dare-devil, but he is also my very honest & SILLY one.  He is absolutely hilarious & says the darnedest things all the time.  Not a day goes by that he doesn’t have me laughing until I’m crying.  I love to sit & just listen to him talk.  I’m really going to miss these moments when he looses his sweet little voice & innocent honesty.

I’m Gonna Miss This . . .

Last week the kids & I were meeting Big Daddy at an important gathering. On our way there Bannon (Tyler’s BF) says,

“Tippy, you have WAY too much lipstick on!”

Tyler looks at me & agrees,

“YEAH MOM!!”

So I blot my lipGLOSS & look over at Ty for approval . . .

“A little more off the bottom!”

I’m Gonna Miss This . . .

Trevor is by far our dare-devil angel.  This boy has NO fear!  Before Big Daddy had the barn closed-in, him & Trevor were checking out the view from the top level & Trevor said, “Look Daddy, I can fly!!”  as he headed toward the edge with every intention of jumping.  Luckily, Tim was RIGHT there & stopped him before he killed himself!  I know most mom’s of many boys say this of at least one of their sons, but I am serious, this kid is fearLESS!  He is definitely my little bull rider!  So, you can only imagine his excitement when he encountered an alligator!

Big Daddy would be so disappointed if I didn’t mention the part of the story where the boys peed on the gator!  Yes, they peed on an alligator, but I refuse to post the pictures!! 

Although, I must pray diligently for this boy of mine to make it to a ripe old age & he will definitely be the one adding LOTS of gray hairs to my head – I love his little spirit.  He keeps me on my toes, but with a smile on my face! 

“About” I’m Gonna Miss This . . .

“Because”  “About”  same thing according to this mustang!

When Tucker talks he says “about” instead of “because.” 

 

I Love you Tucker about your such a sweet boy! 

You have a look for everything.  You speak more with your expressions that with words, but when you do use your words it brings a smile to my face. 

I love how you have your own little wordings – about it makes you you.  You are a special boy & I’m going to miss your about’s someday!

I’m Gonna Miss This . . .

I can always count on Tucker to brighten my day with a handful of wildflowers. He loves to bring his mommy flowers!

And he is teaching his little brother well!

 

I love your heart boys!! <3

I’m Gonna Miss This . . .

Last week was NOT fun having 5 sick kids all at the same time.  Especially because throwing up was involved x 5!!  They were dropping like flies & I was so exhausted after just 2 days. 

 Someday, they will all be grown & I hope when they are sick they still want their momma!

I Gonna Miss This . . .

 

   

The date on these pictures are wrong (Trevor wasn’t even born until ‘06.  He was about 2 years old & discovered the candy stash.  He loves candy!  Especially Chocolate!  (Just ask our dentist $$)  Oh how I am going to miss this mischievous tiny naked hinny sneaking into my cabinets (I do NOT however, miss the cabinets!).  And those little curls (that Tucker cut off in the back of my scrapbook store).  Isn’t he just the cutest little thing? 

I’m Gonna Miss This . . .

It is that time of the year again . . . BASEBALL season! 

It has me driving all over town, across town, staying in town until late . . . But it seems like only yesterday that this season of life began.

My first born was only 3 when he started carrying a ball & bat around.

  

Now he is 9 & I find myself with a trunk full of balls, bats, gloves, catcher’s gear . . . baseball stuff.  Tyler enters his 6th season of baseball, Tucker his 2nd, & Trevor in the stands cheering them on – dying to play himself.  Practices are 3 days a week, 30 minutes away, & I am running around like a crazy lady, but I know someday (all too soon) I’m Gonna Miss This . . .

I’m Gonna Miss This

Muddy, Stained, & torn BOY jeans!

I’m Gonna Miss This

 

Trevor,

You seem to get yourself STUCK in a lot of situations you CAN’T get out of!  You sure keep my life eventful :)

I’m Gonna Miss This . . .

 

I ALREADY MISS THIS!

Tucker,

As I cut your hair today, my eyes filled with tears at the realization of how quickly you are growing.  I love the sweet funny active boy you have become, but I sure do miss this little curly head boy!  Big or Little, Curls or No Curls – I sure do LOVE YOU!!

I’m Gonna Miss This . . .

Dear Sweet Trevor,

You LOVE to help me cook!   You just climb right up on the counter & start telling me what you will be doing.  -- You don’t give me much of an option, but to let you.  You are actually a pretty good little helper.

Every Sunday I try to make a BIG GOOD OL’ HOMECOOKED COUNTRY meal for our family.  Last week I was super busy making chicken fried steak & you insisted on helping.  At first I was really irritated by your persistence on helping, but then I realized some day I’m gonna miss this!

  I Love you sweet boy & you are the best helper a mommy could ask for!  I don’t know what I’d do without you!!

I’m Gonna Miss This . . .

Momma D. & I were recently talking about how quickly our boys are growing up & how we are going to miss so many things we unintentionally take for granted.  ((sniff, sniff))  This post (at My Charming Kids) offered a great perspective on those special moments.  Last night I stumbled on a blog carnival, “Your Gonna Miss this . . . Moment” & the author’s description said exactly what was on my heart . . .

". . . You see a person who is very blessed, but doesn't always see the blessings through the circumstances. I don't want to look back one day and realize I missed it. So, join me as I strive to treasure every moment of these years that are flying by!”

Sometimes I may seem frazzled & appear to “have my hands full,” & at that moment, I probably do.  *especially at the checkout counter at Walmart.   However, this is just life for me & I love it them & someday I’m going to miss this! 

The past few weeks have been difficult with the kids being sick.  The past year has been difficult with Taylor.  The past few years of having boys 20 months apart.  The past 9 years of being a mom have been full of responsibilities, sacrifice, struggles, & pure craZiness!  But this is the job God has called me to do & I wouldn’t change it for the world.  I am so blessed that he chose me!  I can’t imagine not being the one to taking care of my sick kids, or helping my struggling reader to read, or helping with homework, or even teaching the hard life lessons. 

. . . Someday, I’m gonna miss this!