So today marks a HUGE day in a mother's life; or at least it marks a day before another huge day happens.  We pre-registered Kyle for Pre-KINDERGARTEN!!!  I'm really not believing it as I write.  And for those who know me, I'm sure there are ways out of this decision if I need there to be.  But if things go along as planned, Kyle will go to school, uniform and all next fall.  Just not sure I'm ready for that.  He'll be learning phonics, math, science, Spanish, and other cool stuff.  And knowing Kyle, I think he could really get into all of that stuff.  But just thinking about it gets me all emotional.  It's as if I send him to Pre-K and then the BIG-K and at that point, it may as well be over.  He's off to college really.  Gone for good.  Married off to some cute girl who's not so into me and won't let him call nearly as often as I'd like him to and won't let me hug and kiss on him like I currently do all of the time.  It's just OVER.  

Okay, so maybe I'm being a wee bit dramatic.  Did I mention it's a 3 day a week program?  But still, we're on our way.  Time simply will not turn backwards.  I love these boys so much it makes my heart hurt sometimes.  And to see the messes they make and the rampant infestation of "strong willedness" in this house you might just wonder how I could possibly love them like this, but if you're a mom, you know.  You simply can't help yourself. Sniff.  Sniff.

And on another just as sad/happy note, Clayton attended his first Mother's Day Out this Monday.  He cried for the first 5 minutes, just long enough to rip my heart out.  And then, just when he knew I was safely out of sight, he put down the act and enjoyed his day thoroughly.  He'll go to MDO one day a week for the next 6 weeks and I will have that day from 9:30-1:30 ALL TO MY SELF!!!!!!!!!!  What's a girl to do with no kids hanging on her???  Honestly, I'm thinking profound things like, pedicure, haircut, and reading a book.  But this free time is all to gear up for the 24/7 dog days of summer.  But THANK GOD for those days because, oh gosh, here it comes, FALL!  And I'm in tears all over again.

Onto other happy thoughts, here are some precious pictures of the kids at our friends little ranch outside of Brenham.  What a perfect day!!