Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Today I cried...

Today I cried... Not because I was hurt or because someone died, not even because I hear a sad story or because I saw a sad movie. Today I cried like a baby because I was given a picture. I am sure you are wondering what in the world could this picture have been of? My Beautiful daughter Ashlynn. That really doesn't make any sense does it? I cried today because the said picture was of my baby in her cap and gown. I cried today because I realize in less than 2 months my baby will no longer be a preschooler and she will have graduated from West Nash UMC preschool. I cried today because I realize life as we know it is changing so fast and there isn't anything I can do to slow it down. My little girl isn't so teeny tiny anymore. She will be a kindergartener in a few short months. Where did 5 years go? I cried today because I realize that my little girl will be in her High School cap and gown before I know it. I want her to stay little forever. I want her to need mommy to help her do things and not be so independent. I want these days with her to last forever. I never understood those parents who can't wait for their little ones to go off to school, go to college, move out, and get married. I want everything to slow down. I want to enjoy these moments with my little princess. I want her to be my little preschooler not my little tiny girl who goes to "big kids school." It goes by way to fast and that is not a cliche' saying. The past 5 years flew by and today I realized just how short of a time they are little. I cried today because my little girl is growing up and then I cried again typing this.

Monday, March 26, 2012

Everett is 3!!!

So my little man turned 3 on Saturday.  I cannot believe he has been in our lives for 3 years already.  It feels like yesterday when I brought home that sweet and very chubby little man.  Everett Thomas Small was born on March 24th, 2009 at 10:24 am and he was 9 lbs and 11ozs.










At 3 yrs old our handsome little man loves dinosaurs, Thomas the train, Cars, Yo Gabba Gabba, and PIRATES.  His birthday was even Jake and the Neverland Pirates theme.  He loves football (esp. ECU Pirates) and baseball.  Everett is such a laid back and easy going little man.  Everett is such a cuddly little guy who loves to be busy.  He spends his days running around playing with his dinosaurs and train table, singing his ABC's, and counting anything in sight.  He loves his Ash-in and is disappointed his little brother can't play dinosaurs yet.  He loves to eat especially vegetables his favorites include tomatoes, bell peppers, and broccoli.  Everett is such a joy and a challenge and I am so happy to have the privilege to be his mom.  I cannot wait to see the man he will grow up to be.  For now I am happy and a little bit sad to be celebrating his 3rd birthday all too soon he will be doing more things for himself, going to school, and busying himself with being a boy.  So today I will cuddle my little 3 year old a cherish every moment I have with him.  Happy 3rd birthday Buddy we love you. 









Friday, March 23, 2012

Where have I been?

So I know I have not posted since October 14th and that post was to say I would be posting soon.  You must be thinking "Wow, what is her definition of soon?"  I know that even before October 14th I was seriously lacking in the blog posting.  Well I could say things have been super busy with Ashlynn and Everett (true), or life just happened (also true), or that I have had a lot of orders with Theresa's Bows (also very true).  However, the most likely reason is baby Hunter.  My pregnancy was a roller coaster, birth was a roller coaster, and the past 2.5 months with him have been...well... A ROLLER COASTER.  We are all adjusting to being a family of 5, dealing with the crazy curve balls that have been thrown our way, and most of all dealing with the sleep deprivation that comes with  newborn.  Things are getting better in the Small household and we are beginning to find our new normal.  So in the coming days and weeks I promise I will update on our new bundle of joy, Ashlynn and Everett, and everything in between.