Thomas is Seven!!!

My sweet boy turned 7 today!! Anyone else as surprised as I am?? It is amazing to me (and I know I always say this) how time flies. I still remember the day he was born and the realization that hit me that I was going to be a mom - I was scared to death!! But here came this spunky, sweet hearted little boy to sweep me off my feet. I am very grateful for this little man and the excitement he brings to our family. I am amazed at the growth I have seen in him this year and amazed at how much he has taken to reading and school. I am also so grateful at what a great big brother he is - especially to little Mattie. He is an essential piece of our family and I am so grateful he is here. I love you Thomas - HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUDDY!!!

Here is my cute son - with his trophy signaling the end of a very long season!! Yea!! Is that bad?? I hope not too bad - it was just not as fun this year as in the past. He had really bad coaches who tended to favor those boys who were bigger - namely their sons!! Whatever - doesn't matter in the long run because Thomas had fun and that is what matters most. It is hard for me as mom not to fight for my kid when I feel he is not being treated fairly (though - I must say that I am not the only parent that felt that way - they had one parent who pulled their child off the team because of the way they were being treated.) Anyway, I understand it's life and Thomas needs to learn how to get along with all sorts of people - apparently so does his mom!!! Oh well - he wants to play again next year however, we will be joining a different team. Thomas is most happy with that trophy and the flags that are now his. In his mind that is what matters to him.