Ethan's Last Day of Pre-K 3!

Ethan's up on stage actually singing and dancing. No smile on his face, but there is a movement. What a difference a year can make in a child's confidence. The slideshow showed all the little children throughout the year and tears streamed down my cheeks. What is this? My child isn't even about to go to kindergarten and I'm a blubbering mess already. The children were absolutely adorable and I find myself  watching it slip through my fingers and reality hits that they grow up entirely way too fast for my liking. 

This year has definitely been a huge milestone marker for Ethan. He has made what I believe will be some lifelong friends. I love watching his "shy-ness" fade when he is around his buddies and him let loose and act like a silly monkey! His faith, trust & love for his teachers are amazing. Mine is too :) I feel so confident when I drop him off because I know he's going to have a great time.<insert---HUMC Little Hands to Heaven Preschool is ah-mazing!!!> Ethan has learned so many things over the course of the year and he simply amazes me with what he knows. He is now reading, writing and even doing addition and subtraction. He totally gets his brains from his daddy! We are so excited for the summer to be here and to kick back and enjoy the South Georgia heat! 

Slideshow time <3

Ethan & his classmates <3

I used to.....

I used to...stay up late and talk on the phone or read a book. Now I collapse into bed every night.

I used to...wash my hair everyday. Now, I am lucky if I get to wash it every other day just so I can save fifteen minutes for time with you.

I used to....go on dates with your daddy on a regular basis. Now, a date consists of a movie in bed on a Friday night.

I used to...just get up and walk out the door whenever I please. Now, I prepare for two hours getting twenty little fingers and twenty little toes ready to get out the door.

I used to...ride with the windows down and the radio blaring my soul music. Now, I fear of tiny fingers getting caught in the window or loud music damaging little sets of ears.

I used to...not have a care in the world. Now, I'm baffled that I could care so much.

I used to...be in shape with a much smaller frame and toned abs. Now, I'm softer around the edges and get out of breath at the thought of being in shape.

I used to...dream of holding you in my arms, watching you grow. And now, my dreams have come true for that is exactly what I'm doing as I watch both of my children here on Earth grow in God's love and light. I wouldn't change a single thing with my journey of motherhood. No one says motherhood is easy, but all the joy that comes from is worth every gray hair, every teardrop from frustration, and all the sleepless nights.

Now, I dream of the day when I get to heaven to be reunited with my other precious children. What a glorious day that will  be!

 John 3:16 "For God  loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes will not perish but have eternal life."

Cherishing the gift of motherhood every.single.day. Happy Mother's Day to all the beautiful and selfless moms out there! You are such a treasure in God's and your children's eyes!