Wish They Got Along

 Enjoy the little things...

                for one day you will look back 

                        

                                    and realize they were the BIG things! 

Looking back through photos as my oldest turns 16 in less than two weeks. 

Reminiscing through first day of school pictures on the front step (oh the decorations I've placed on that step), the beach pics, the funland pics (man, I miss those tea cups!),  the charity walks and muddy muddy mud runs, the birthday parties (themed and spontaneous),the zoos, and cities, and fireworks, and tournaments, and games, and holidays, and the every day life pics! 

One repetitive theme throughout them all was these two. These two kiddos that think I don't know how well they get along. 

Their bond is indestructible. Growing even stronger the last few years. UNbreakable! 

Their patience (more times than not) with each other, their teamwork, their pride, their care & concern, and their love is unmistakable. 

Even when they're ganging up on Mom. 💜

Sweet Sweet Sixteen

 

It took me forever to be able to look at this pic without crying. And yet, still, I struggle holding back the tears. 

One week from today, this gorgeous baby begins three college courses she is adding to her schedule for fall semester. 

Two weeks from today, this gorgeous baby begins her Junior year in High School. 

And smack dab in the middle of those two big dates, on a late summer Saturday, this gorgeous baby turns Sweet Sixteen right before my eyes at 10:49am on September 5th. 

Cue the cliches: 

            Where has the time gone?                                     

            My how time flies! 

            How quickly they grow! 

Don't blink, Mamas! That's what they tell us, right? Don't blink. 

I've been told that since her pregnancy. I obeyed it, swear. Still, she's turning 16 right before my (held open by toothpicks) eyes! 

Sixteen! Sixteen!?! Sixteen years of mommy-hood thanks to this beauty. Sixteen years of hugs & kisses that melt my heart like the first time every time. 

Madylin Elizabeth, you are my world and I love you more every single day. Watching you grow into your own and be your own strong, independent woman has made my light shine, too. You put a smile on my face and warmth in my heart. 

You will rock this school year. And each and every year after. You will soar as a teacher and I'll be the first one in line watching you take off... every single time! 

Go get em, baby! I believe in you always! 

Your #1 fan!