Songs to reflect upon

Trace Atkins, You're Gonna Miss This

She was staring out that window, of that SUV
Complaining, saying I can't wait to turn 18
She said I'll make my own money, and I'll make my own rules
Mamma put the car in park out there in front of the school
Then she kissed her head and said I was just like you

-Chorus-
You're gonna miss this
You're gonna want this back
You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast
These Are Some Good Times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you're gonna miss this

Before she knows it she's a brand new bride
In a one-bedroom apartment, and her daddy stops by
He tells her It's a nice place
She says It'll do for now
Starts talking about babies and buying a house
Daddy shakes his head and says Baby, just slow down

Five years later there's a plumber workin' on the water heater
Dog's barkin', phone's ringin'
One kid's cryin', one kid's screamin'
She keeps apologizin'
He says They don't bother me.
I've got 2 babies of my own.
One's 36, one's 23.
Huh, it's hard to believe, but ...


Darius Rucker, It Won't Be Like This For Long

He didn't have to wake up
He'd been up all night
Layin’ there in bed listenin’
To his new born baby cry
He makes a pot of coffee
He splashes water on his face
His wife gives him a kiss and says
It gonna be OK

It won’t be like this for long
One day we'll look back laughin’
At the week we brought her home
This phase is gonna fly by
So baby just hold on
‘Cause it won't be like this for long

Four years later ‘bout 4:30
She's crawling in their bed
And when he drops her off at preschool
She's clinging to his leg
The teacher peels her off of him
He says what can I do
She says now don't you worry
This’ll only last a week or two

It won’t be like this for long
One day soon you'll drop her off
And she won’t even know you're gone
This phase is gonna fly by
If you can just hold on
It won’t be like this for long

Some day soon she'll be a teenager
And at times he'll think she hates him
Then he'll walk her down the aisle
And he'll raise her veil
But right now she's up and cryin’
And the truth is that he don't mind
As he kisses her good night
And she says her prayers

He lays down there beside her
‘Til her eyes are finally closed
And just watchin’ her it breaks his heart
Cause he already knows

It won’t be like this for long
One day soon that little girl is gonna be
All grown up and gone
Yeah, this phase is gonna fly by
So, he's tryin’ to hold on

‘Cause it won’t be like this for long

updates

Little Miss Whitney:
Well, I have to report that my previous post about potty training going so well was only wishful thinking. She has lost interest for the most part. If I bribe her a lot, we can get some potty out but will only try pooping for a really big bribe (eg. sparkly shoes) and then I worry she'll get hemorrhoids. She's a goofy girl, still copying everything Nathan does of course. We are going to sign her up for dance class in the fall. She love wearing her leotards, especially at Art Sports (the jumping place) open gym. She still is obsessed with shoes and it's getting harder and harder to pick out her outfit for her. She can almost count to 29, skipping only a few numbers. She loves to sing and is starting to enjoy audio CD's. What a big girl she is quickly becoming.

Sir Nato Meister:
Star Soccer at church starts tomorrow. He is really excited. T-ball at the YMCA in mid June and maybe a basketball clinic. He is loving sports and one of his favorite things right now is blocking mommy's shots. We got him a few hermit crabs last week (Diego, Dora and Swiper) and he is loving that responsibility. They have one in his preschool class, they're pretty easy which is good. He is reading now, pretty well actually. He blows me away, very impressive!

Dentist yesterday, both kids look great. He warns us to start saving for orthodontics now...for both of them. Oh boy!

Nathan's first year to ski

Feb 13th.
We went up to Loveland today along 3 other families. Matt and I took turns skiing while the other one watched Whitney. Nathan took his first lesson and LOVED it. He did just a half day since we were late (traffic!!!) but it was a perfect first experience. When it was over, he asked his instructor if he could buy his skis. He had a great time. If asked his least favorite thing, he responded that it was hard to make his way over to the magic carpet and that sometimes he slid back while riding up it. But if asked his favorite thing, "going fast down the mountain". I think he'll be beating us down the hill in a couple years.
Whitney had fun hanging out and being pulled on the sled. It snowed all day but the cold didn't seem to bother the kids.
Oh,and one of the best parts, Matt was able to get all the passes and lesson for FREE!!

March 29th.
We had an amazing opportunity to take a little vaca to Durango. Matt had a connection who hooked us up with an amazing ski in/ski out condo. It was really nice, we enjoyed the game room, hot tub, outdoor heated pool and just some R&R. Nathan had one full day lesson and thought it was great fun. A long drive, but it was nice to be in that area, for our first time ever!

April 10th.
One last ski trip. We went up to Monarch for the day. We took Zak while Sam watched Whitney for us. Nathan and Zak both got 2&1/2 hour private lessons!!! Matt and I had a great time skiing together on some super fast demo skis. The snow wasn't great but always fun to ski somewhere you've never skied before. Nathan went on the lift to the bunny slope for the first time at the end of his lesson. Then we were able to take him up several times and help him down. He's doing really well; too bad we have a huge break now until he goes again. It's really awesome watching him learn a new skill and especially to see his excitement! (and Whitney loved her day playing with Vanden)