The Grumbles Family: Snowed in...

We have been snowed in for what seems like FOREVER!!! On the positive side, I haven't had to wake up early any of those days and for the most part I have enjoyed the kids being home. If they didn't yell, fight, scream loudly some more, chase each other, hit, or ask for FOOD every FIVE seconds, I would enjoy them a little more. NO really, it has been nice having them home. I have just had my headphones on a lot lately. haha On a more serious note, I have realized my kids are growing up to fast, and I have been really emotional about this. I don't have a 'baby' anymore and Reaganne is growing like a weed and Taylor will be in full time school this fall. I am starting to already think about full time jobs and careers again. I am not sure I want life going this fast. Randy and I are about to have our seven anniversary and, but we have been together for 10 years. WOW. I love him so much. I especially love to see who he was when we were dating to who he is now. He is an AMAZING man, father, and husband. He has the biggest heart and loves to serve others. He is a good example to me and our kids and others around us. The best is that we are finally at that point in our marriage/relas. that when we get upset with eachother we say what we have to say and then walk into separate rooms, and an hour later will be carrying on a conversation like nothing happened. Then two days later we will say, "You make me so mad sometimes, but thank goodness we learned how to be mad and let it go." I think, I also learned to 'walk away'. haha I asked Randy if he noticed what I do differently now, than before...he immediately said, "You walk away!" haha, I use to waste so much time trying to talk it out and rehash it all. I am girl, what else was I suppose to do. lol Anyways, point be I love where Randy and I are in our marriage and look forward to an Eternity with him and our kids.
Reaganne has been doing so well in school. From the beginning of school to second semester testing she raised her Math score 30 points. She is now in the top of her class in Math. She raised her Reading 15 points. She is doing so well. She loves reading, she is reading all the time. She is progressing so well. She is mastering those spelling test each week and looking forward to a lunch date at El Fenix with me and her Annie. Two more 100's and she will be there. She is growing like a weed, and such a sweet little girl. She does have a 'listening' problem, but we are working on that. I like to calling, 'selective hearing'. She loves her brothers. She has an amazing imagination and can come up with some very creative stories. I am looking forward to making time for just her and I to bond more and grow closer. Being the oldest can be the hardest too. She deserves some 'Reaganne time' and 'Mommy and Reaganne time' too. I love my sweet girl.
Taylor is my first Firecracker. He is so full of Energy. He is doing so well in Preschool. His teacher says he is a model student and she loves having him. Everyday he gets a new job to do. He loves telling me all about his day when he gets home. He loves the Library and picking out books. He even picks out Barney books for James. He loves to play the Wii, and play with all of his Batman toys. He is constantly playing and rarely slows down. We discovered in this Winter weather, he HATES snow. His poor hands were red and swollen and stinging from the cold. He much rather be inside where it is warm. He loves playing with James, and by me saying PLAY I mean 'PLAY FIGHTING'! These boys need a ring to duke it out in. It is all fun and games until one gets hurt. He is too smart for his own good, he loves to point out when we are wrong and have the last word. I love this kid.
James, well, he is my second Firecracker. He copies and does EVERYTHING the older kids do. He constantly is yelling my name to watch him and is performances. He LOVES to DANCE AND SING! He will start singing at the top of his lungs and bobbing back and forth too. He is constantly jumping off things, climbing things, and trying new dangerous stunts. He has the best facial expressions and makes me laugh all day long. I can't even get mad at him, because he makes me laugh so hard. He is not my baby anymore, but I am still extremely protective of him. When I look at James or think of him, I think of Heavenly Father's tender mercies and what a miracle he is. I tear up at the thought of where he started from to the amazing, energetic, cuddly, and happy little toddler he is. I am looking forward to the next three years I have him home with me until he goes to Kindergarten. Of course, I will put him in a preschool, but for the most part he will be home with me. One of the sweetest things that James does right now is he comes and taps his finger on his lips and then climbs up to where I am and gives me kisses and then hands me his juice cup or ask for something to eat. He is speaking a little more too. When he hears something he wants to know what it is, he puts his hands around his ears and says really loudly, "HUH? HUH?" Then you tell him what the sound is and he says, "Oh, okay!" It is really cute. I love my James and thank Heavenly Father everyday for healing him and allowing me to be his mother. It is a true honor and blessing.
I am so blessed to have my kids and Randy. They are the reason that I get up every morning. As sad as it is to know the 'baby years' are over, I am looking forward to watching them grow up. I am hoping I can keep up. ;)

Helping Mommy make Brownies.