My oldest is growing up too fast. So is the middle child, and my baby is too! How does this happen?
Each time, I have to go and drop McKay off to go on an overnight campout, I ask myself how he is old enough to go without me! And he does it so easily. Meanwhile, I have to hold back the tears until I'm back in the car, and around the corner. He would be too upset if he knew that I shed some tears, as I let him go.
He is going to the Klondike Campout tonight. That means the winter, frigid, cold campout. I had no problem spending lots of money to buy him warm clothes, boots, socks, and gloves. I also bought him a lined flannel shirt to contribute to his warmth. We bought him a new foam pad, to shelter him from the cold of the ground. I will bepray that avalanches won't be an issue they have to deal with, as they are up in the mountains.
But the reality is I have to trust him and God to protect him, and bring him home to me. How'd my first baby get so big???
Come home safely, McKay!
After many long days of rehearsal, and sacrificed Saturdays, Early Light Academy presents:
It will run for 5 nights, through Tuesday, dark on Sunday. McKay will be starring as part of Pharoah's and Potiphar's Entourage. And his favorite part is one of the Hairy Ishmaelites. He loves getting to wear his leather jacket and a mullet wig! So excited to see the show!
Break a leg, McKay!
We love you!
Yesterday, I took my oldest to the eye doctor. Unfortunately, McKay has bad eyesight. He has been wearing glasses the past 2 years. Last year, he begged to get contacts, and we told him he could get them for his 11th birthday if he took care of his glasses and wore them every single day (as the first year, he often "forgot" them in his desk, or under his bed, or any place other than his face). I didn't think he would be able to do it, but he stepped up, and took care of those glasses, and wore them daily. And reminded us of our promise. Then this past week, the dog somehow rolled onto his glasses and broke them to the point that they needed the duck tape to keep them together. Not such a cool look. So, we went to see Dr. Mike, and he said he thought McKay was ready to handle contacts. So, without further adieu, he put them in for McKay, and McKay has brand new eyes. Well, not really, but he suddenly has these big beautiful brown eyes that his mamma can see without glasses blocking the way!
I'm really excited for him. He is doing well with putting them in and taking them out. He is excited to wear sunglasses, and to have a new cool look. He's seems to be strutting around more today! Makes a mamma proud!
