They're really growing up!!!

My boys are really growing up. It seems like it's something every day now, that reminds me of the fact. Our most recent event was Ethan moving into Jacob's room, and out of the nursery. Last night was our first night, and he did great! He made it so easy, and totally took me by surprise. At first, he wasn't up for the move. He kept walking back to 'his' room reaching for the crib. But, after a bedtime story, a little milk, and some coaxing, he settled in his new bed like it was no big deal. Even kicked me out of the bed almost--- kept telling me, 'night-night, Mommy', and 'bye-bye, Mommy':( So.....I left, and in a sense......let him grow up a little. He was alsleep within 15 minutes, without getting up once. Wow. He walked into my room this morning at 7:30 with a big grin.

Jacob's little event was deciding he's big enough for showers now, rather than baths with his brother. I did it once last week, after football practice, just because he was so dirty, I didn't want him in a bath with Ethan. He LOVED it, and has requested it every since. I don't let him bathe himself yet-- I still do that part, since I don't know how good a job he would do. But, I'm sure pretty soon, he'll be requesting to 'do it by himself'. Can't complain-- a quick shower is much easier than drawing a bath, and refereeing both boys in the tub together.

It really just blows my mind, that in just a month, my baby will start Kindergarten. And, my little baby will start 2-year-old preschool. They are both just learning so much so fast. I want to use Nanny's 'shrinking machine' to slow things down a bit. Can I, Mom? :)

I really can't say enough how proud I am of them both. Jacob, with his gentleness and sweetness. I just adore him so much. And, Ethan-- such a quick learner, and such a big boy so early. Even though I hear, 'Holdy, Mommy' non-stop-- I know I'll miss it one day soon, when he is all grown up!!!

So happy we get to 'start over' again in September with another little boy! I really can't imagine it being a girl anymore, or wishing it was. Three boys just seems right and perfect, just as God had it planned. Thank you, God, for these three boys!!!