first day of school

a new journey

nine

nine.

around here is feels like the beginning of growing up

changing teachers for subjects in school

starting to play an instrument

first choral concerts

travel sports

arranging his own play dates

sleepovers

he’s always been more independent than my oldest

more opinionated

more sure

more stubborn

more self initiated

i think that makes him seem older

it’s hard to imagine that his ‘time at home’ is half over

i’m sure that the remaining time will be nothing if not adventerous

i’m looking forward to watching it unfold

first day

(like a month ago…)

and so far they’re lovin’ it!

what we’ve been doing over the last 3 months

pouting while feeling left out.
(while mommy planted in the garden)

turning 12.

art show.
(timmy)

staples.
(benjamin)

making wishes.

3rd grade zoo trip.

6th grade science rocket launch.

preschool zoo trip.

dentist.

power point presentations.

end of school fun days.

soccer.
(representative picture – 2 other boys playing as well)

last days with awesome teachers.

graduation.

fires.

and fireflies.

baseball.
(timmy)

independent wardrobe choices.

more baseball.

trip to ripken baseball academy in aberdeen, md.
(more in another post)

and…

voice lessons
soccer camps
cello lessons
baseball camps
playing with friends
playing outside
visitors from afar
going to the park
riding bikes
working
reorganizing
cleaning

and trying to find some time to just relax.

trying