Who would have thought that this little box would have brought me to tears????
Well, it did! On Sunday, Marlene came up to me in the hallway at church and handed it to me. Immediately the tears started welling up...why you ask? It was the first physical thing telling me that my baby will soon be turning eight! His first cub scout activity will be the Blue and Gold/Pinewood Derby. I remember going to the Blue and Gold Banquet when my brothers were in scouts--I could have cared less about it. All I know is that we ate spaghetti. I probably should start caring now, though. I am kind of excited for him to start--I like helping my kids with activities, goals, learning new things,...It's right up my alley (oh wait, I'm not supposed to take over--it's for him?!? Darn!). I hope to one day have a cub calling (hon, this is not a plea for a new calling, so don't get any wise ideas)--I'm sure I will with three boys. No rush!
Back to the whole tears thing...I can guarantee that there will be plenty more to 
come in the next few weeks. Eight is that first milestone age for us LDSers. It makes me think of where we were as a family eight years ago and where we are now. I remember driving home from the hospital after he was born in a big snowstorm (Rob has never driven so cautiously in his life) and feeling so overwhelmed with the enormous responsibility lying ahead of us. Yet, feeling this intense love that I had never experienced before. Well, we made it...He's not my "baby" anymore (sometimes I'll try and pick him up and cradle him in my lap--he doesn't like that), but I am so proud of him and who he is becoming. And I look forward to all the other "firsts" that we'll experience together!
1.23.2008
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Aw, I LOVE that baby picture of Tyler! And the scrapbook page is adorable. I have a feeling I will cry when it's time for Ethan to do those things, too!
P.S. This is totally unrelated but I found this on etsy and instantly thought of you: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8528011 This person has tons of other Paris stuff too- so cute!!
It is very hard when your first turns 8. I remember I was pregnant with E when M was baptized. Seems like everything went wrong. Programs wouldnt print, we were rushing at the last minute. I was cranky, etc. Just remember to plan way in advanced and just relax. Everything will all fall into place. We are going to plan H's different. I cant believe she is going to be 8. I remember when Tyler and H went to preschool together! They change so much after they are baptized. It is so exciting!
Sarah W
P.S. Glad you are excited about Scouts. I cant handle Scouts. That is why I had all girls!! HEHE
It must of been a day of noticing are kids growing up. I got emotional yesterday looking at Brooklyn because she's not my little baby anymore..she's a little girl who's 3 going on 8!
Awww...that's so sweet. I've been feeling the same way. Maryn turns 8 this year too and our Primary had a "Baptism Fireside" to get all us clueless parents up to speed. When I found out she starts going to Activity Days this year, I practically passed out. It's too early!!
This was so sweet Andrea. I don't enjoy my kids "firsts" enough.
I do LOVE how much Joe likes scouts, and I know Tyler will be the same way.
I am glad that they will be in there together.
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