Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Off to preschool with the Second One!!
Okay, not that sending one to kindergarten was easy, but sending the second one to preschool for the first day was pretty hard! Ty started preschool/mdo today at Wallace. It is a day that I thought would be extremely difficult! Not that I would breakdown any worse than when Brycen went to school, but that Ty would decide that he didn't want to go to school, and that he would rather go to Nannie's! Brad and I have been trying to make a big deal about him starting school as well as Brycen. Ty has a tendency to be shy, and more reserved. He is uncomfortable in a unusual setting, and he likes to be in control of his situation. He has cried now for about 3 months when I drop him off at sunday school! So I just could imagine how well this school thing was going to go! I don't do well when he cries when I leave him and I just dreaded this day, the first day of preschool, when it was inevitable that he would cry and tell me he wanted to go with me. Still Brad and I bought him items for school, just as if he were going to big school. We would try to remember to comment about preschool when we passed it! Anything would be better, than just showing up on the 25th and dropping him off! So last night, as I fixed dinner, I commented on how tomorrow was the "Big Day!" Oh, how his little face lite up! His smile was one of pride, excitement and anticipation. He knew his teachers name, and he knew two other girls in his class. One of which, has been his long time girlfriend, Cadence. After bath time, Ty climbed out of the bathtub, and said,"Mommy, I am going to use my manners at school tomorrow, and say Yes, mam, and no mam." I just about cried right then! The fact that he already wanted to please his teacher, made me realize that things were going to go well today!
I got Brycen up this morning and soon, we had to go and shake Daddy one more time, as a wake up call. As Brycen was eating breakfast, I heard the foot steps of the one who is always the last to get up, and the one who I dread to wake up! You see once again, Ty is just like his Daddy. You never know who is going to crawl out of bed each morning, I am careful to rub, sooth, and softly wake up he and his dad! But this morning he was in no need of a wake up call! He was "school boy!" He once again beamed with pride with the thought of today being the day he was to go to school! I beamed with pride just knowing that God had once again been faithful to answer my prayers! I know that He doesn't answer all prayers, but I do know that if I sought Him with all my heart and that if I put my trust in Him, He is faithful and just to know the desires of my heart! I love my boys more than anything and I only want what is best for them just as any other parent does, but Ty is once again special. I tend to want to shelter him due to various reasons, his shyness, his accident, and him being "the middle child." I wanted him to feel confident, and assured that he would be successful in learning new things, and meeting new friends!
Just as I did each day I drove Brycen to school, I asked Ty what he wanted to pray for before we got to school. And without hesitation, he replied "that I have a great day at school today!". So with that prayer in mind, I whispered a prayer for God to continue to watch over him today, and to hide Himself in Ty's heart that he would have a great day at school today! What more could I have prayed for!
As we walked into the breeze way of school, he stood a little taller, and he walked with a skip in his step, because he was the "school boy" today, and he couldn't have been more confident! Brad once again, made fun of the "annual staff" mom who kept snapping pictures, but I knew I wanted to capture every expression, every moment of this part of Ty's life. I want a record of "His Big Day" just as I had one of Brycen's.
Ty successfully found his room, greeted Mrs. Joan, with smile, and even found his name written just above his coat hook! Once again I shed a few tears for this is a mark of responsibility. He went on in the room and he found new friends, and found a new exciting part of his life, that he can call his own! I can't wait to hear all the new adventures that preschool is to bring in Ty's life!
Thank you Lord once again for entrusting us with these three boys! I feel so unworthy to call them each my own! I pray that each day, Brad and I do our part to ensure that they each are being molded into who God wants them to be, and being taught the things He wants them to be taught! Thank you Lord!
I got Brycen up this morning and soon, we had to go and shake Daddy one more time, as a wake up call. As Brycen was eating breakfast, I heard the foot steps of the one who is always the last to get up, and the one who I dread to wake up! You see once again, Ty is just like his Daddy. You never know who is going to crawl out of bed each morning, I am careful to rub, sooth, and softly wake up he and his dad! But this morning he was in no need of a wake up call! He was "school boy!" He once again beamed with pride with the thought of today being the day he was to go to school! I beamed with pride just knowing that God had once again been faithful to answer my prayers! I know that He doesn't answer all prayers, but I do know that if I sought Him with all my heart and that if I put my trust in Him, He is faithful and just to know the desires of my heart! I love my boys more than anything and I only want what is best for them just as any other parent does, but Ty is once again special. I tend to want to shelter him due to various reasons, his shyness, his accident, and him being "the middle child." I wanted him to feel confident, and assured that he would be successful in learning new things, and meeting new friends!
Just as I did each day I drove Brycen to school, I asked Ty what he wanted to pray for before we got to school. And without hesitation, he replied "that I have a great day at school today!". So with that prayer in mind, I whispered a prayer for God to continue to watch over him today, and to hide Himself in Ty's heart that he would have a great day at school today! What more could I have prayed for!
As we walked into the breeze way of school, he stood a little taller, and he walked with a skip in his step, because he was the "school boy" today, and he couldn't have been more confident! Brad once again, made fun of the "annual staff" mom who kept snapping pictures, but I knew I wanted to capture every expression, every moment of this part of Ty's life. I want a record of "His Big Day" just as I had one of Brycen's.
Ty successfully found his room, greeted Mrs. Joan, with smile, and even found his name written just above his coat hook! Once again I shed a few tears for this is a mark of responsibility. He went on in the room and he found new friends, and found a new exciting part of his life, that he can call his own! I can't wait to hear all the new adventures that preschool is to bring in Ty's life!
Thank you Lord once again for entrusting us with these three boys! I feel so unworthy to call them each my own! I pray that each day, Brad and I do our part to ensure that they each are being molded into who God wants them to be, and being taught the things He wants them to be taught! Thank you Lord!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Boys to Men!!!
As I was talking to Mother this morning about how fast the boys are growing, I never dreamed I would come home to them wearing daddy's clothes! They are growing faster than the speed of light, but I just chuckle to think of what great men they are to become! Brad has done a great job helping me create three young men who are pure in heart, and who are men of character!! They don't even realize how big of shoes they are to fill! (and pants and shirts!)
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
The first day of School for Brycen!!!!
August 13, 2008....The first of school for Brycen! It was a very anticipated day. One where we would have to go to bed early, and then get up early! If you know us here at the Denton's, getting up early rarely happens!! So, here we are trying to get everyone in the bed at 9:00, when we didn't even get home until 9:15! We had baths to give, and a backpack to make sure we had EVERYTHING on the supply list in. I was feeling a little stressed! But again God is faithful. Dad came home alittle earlier than expected to help me get everyone in the bed. As I laid in the bed trying to scramble my brain to make sure I had everything done, I sat and thought about how just a few years ago, I sat up just holding Brycen, and thinking "I can't believe I am a MOM!" Now I am here saying " I can't believe my baby is going to school!"
This morning went well! I started my coffee, and then made sure all the morning needs were met. Then I went to get everyone up! Oh, how I dreaded this! I began with Ty since he is hardest, and I hate to disturb a peaceful sleeper. He is so much like his dad, you never know how he may wake up, so you have to be careful and soooooo sweet to start them off right! Then I went to Brycen. He was so big. Bigger than I remember just last night! I rubbed his back, and I gently reminded him today was the first day of school. He just moaned and rolled over. I continued to rub, and talked softly to tell him today was going to be a great day! Then he responded with, "Mom retell me again to get up" in his little sleepy voice. I didn't quite understand what he meant, and then he asked me again "Mom do it again!" So I told him again to wake up and that today was the first day of school! And without a second thought, he jumped out of bed, and ran down stairs! I chuckled and I thought, "This is probably going to be one of few times in his school career that that ever happens!"
We got breakfast, and everyone was ready to go and it was just 7:20 AM! So off we go! Brycen's backpack was almost as big as he is! As we drove to school, I asked him what he wanted to pray for. He responded with just a few requests....."Pray that I have a good day at school, and that I don't get into trouble. Pray that Nannie's twisted ankle gets better, because it is worser!" With these requests, I prayed a simple prayer with the background music of Colton screaming "Juiccccceeeeee, Mamma." Oh, how sweet the ride to school is going to be!
As we arrive at school, Daddy and Ty beat us there which upset Brycen! Then we get out of the car and poor little Brycen is loaded down with all of supplies! He reminds us he knows how to get to his class, so we allow him to lead us! He made it! Oh my goodness, he made it! He walked right in and put his lunch box, and his water bottle right where it belongs. This impressed Mrs. P. Then he put his folder where it belonged and the teacher asked him to sit down and write his name, and begin his first activity. I stand amazed at how well he is doing. I could cry, but I am so proud and so thankful for such a great little boy. As we walked out Brad looked at me and said he is going to do great! I know that, but the fact is he is in kindergarten and he is going to be in school all day everyday for the next 15 years of his life. I can't protect him from everything anymore. I can't watch him do all the amazing things he does every second of the day. I miss him already!!! School has just be going on now for about an hour! I swore I wasn't going to cry, but I must admit I have shed a few tears!
God is so good to us! We have 3 healthy little boys! All of which, are amazing! Thank you Lord for every blessing, every day! Especially today, this the first day of school!
This morning went well! I started my coffee, and then made sure all the morning needs were met. Then I went to get everyone up! Oh, how I dreaded this! I began with Ty since he is hardest, and I hate to disturb a peaceful sleeper. He is so much like his dad, you never know how he may wake up, so you have to be careful and soooooo sweet to start them off right! Then I went to Brycen. He was so big. Bigger than I remember just last night! I rubbed his back, and I gently reminded him today was the first day of school. He just moaned and rolled over. I continued to rub, and talked softly to tell him today was going to be a great day! Then he responded with, "Mom retell me again to get up" in his little sleepy voice. I didn't quite understand what he meant, and then he asked me again "Mom do it again!" So I told him again to wake up and that today was the first day of school! And without a second thought, he jumped out of bed, and ran down stairs! I chuckled and I thought, "This is probably going to be one of few times in his school career that that ever happens!"
We got breakfast, and everyone was ready to go and it was just 7:20 AM! So off we go! Brycen's backpack was almost as big as he is! As we drove to school, I asked him what he wanted to pray for. He responded with just a few requests....."Pray that I have a good day at school, and that I don't get into trouble. Pray that Nannie's twisted ankle gets better, because it is worser!" With these requests, I prayed a simple prayer with the background music of Colton screaming "Juiccccceeeeee, Mamma." Oh, how sweet the ride to school is going to be!
As we arrive at school, Daddy and Ty beat us there which upset Brycen! Then we get out of the car and poor little Brycen is loaded down with all of supplies! He reminds us he knows how to get to his class, so we allow him to lead us! He made it! Oh my goodness, he made it! He walked right in and put his lunch box, and his water bottle right where it belongs. This impressed Mrs. P. Then he put his folder where it belonged and the teacher asked him to sit down and write his name, and begin his first activity. I stand amazed at how well he is doing. I could cry, but I am so proud and so thankful for such a great little boy. As we walked out Brad looked at me and said he is going to do great! I know that, but the fact is he is in kindergarten and he is going to be in school all day everyday for the next 15 years of his life. I can't protect him from everything anymore. I can't watch him do all the amazing things he does every second of the day. I miss him already!!! School has just be going on now for about an hour! I swore I wasn't going to cry, but I must admit I have shed a few tears!
God is so good to us! We have 3 healthy little boys! All of which, are amazing! Thank you Lord for every blessing, every day! Especially today, this the first day of school!
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