Hi guys August has
been Kind of a crazy month, the kids went back to school which is always a
crazy time, Crafty son started his first year of high school, which for him has
not been that big of a deal but for me it has been a mix of crazy emotions. I
am proud of the man that he is becoming but I want him to stay my little boy
just a little longer. I know they don’t stay kids forever but it feels like it
wasn’t long enough. He asked tonight if he could go with a group of his friends
to a football game on Friday night and of course I want him to have fun but
when I look at him all I see is that little guy that would climb up on my lap
and drive his hot wheels on the back of the couch making revving noises. Crafty
Dad taught Crafty son to shave the other day and I was laughing because I didn’t
think he had any facial hair but I was wrong he is a pretty hairy kid it just
was really light (of course he left it all in the sink). So, another thing I am
not ready for. Crafty son has been trying to decide what girl to ask to the
homecoming dance Lol thank goodness, he is still a little young to be able to
go to homecoming yet cause this Mama bear isn’t ready for the entrance of
girls. I know it will happen but hopefully I still have a little time yet. Crafty son finished his last shift at work for
the summer and was able to see some amazing concerts and musicals that I feel
he really enjoyed. (at least he said he did) He looks forward to working there
again next year.
Crafty girl started 6th
grade this year, and she has been growing like a weed, I am proud of the young
caring women she is becoming. But again, as with Crafty son I feel as though
things are happening too fast. She has been experiencing mood swings from Hades
(literally the exorcist has taken residence in my home at times). I feel I am
more prepared for this transition than my husband is. Crafty girl has always
been a daddy’s girl and now he will go ask her something and she will tear into
him like a Rottweiler on a bone. He will look at me all helpless and wonder
what just happened. And then the realization hits him. She hasn’t officially hit
womanhood yet but I feel it right around the corner. She is really excited for
her new class but she still has the little girl moment where she will say “what
if no one likes me mom” and I always tell her that what’s not like about her.
She told me tonight that I was her best friend, and I responded by saying “honey
I don’t want to be your best friend”. (this I could tell made her sad) I then
said “let me tell you why, honey you will have tons of friend’s best friends
and others. But you will have only one mom, I want to be the one and only mom
in your life that is so much more than being your best friend.” She smiled and
gave me a big hug.
I had a tough time for part of
August my grandma’s birthday was this month, I have mentioned in other posts
that she has been a big contributor not only in creating the woman I have become
to how I raise my kids. I was named after her and she was an amazing woman. I always
knew she would be there for me when I needed her, had she still been a live she
would have turned 100 years old. I just hope she sees the woman I am and the
children I am raising and is proud. But honestly, I know she is proud she
always was of me. She was there when no one else was. She instilled in me a hard-working
work ethic and to give your all, and anything worth having is worth working
for. Both my grandparents were amazing
and I am mystified how they raised 9 children. I have a hard time raising 2 and
really want sometimes to ring a bell and let them go at it in a boxing match
just to get it out of their system. I never would but when they are really
picking at each other I think it could be the solution lol. My grandma also
taught me to never stop learning and that the moment you stop learning new
things that’s when life gets boring. So constantly try to challenge myself and
try to reach farther and do more than I ever thought I could.
Well guys this summarizes the Month
of August for my family. Do any of you have children that are growing way too
fast? How are you dealing with it? Please leave a comment. Thanks everyone for
reading I really do appreciate all of you see you on the next post.
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