Tender Moments

Today, as I was getting Nick ready for school, he was having a difficult time being nice! He was just grumpy and it was one of those days. He didn't want to do anything I said. He broke down crying when I fixed his hair saying that it hurt! I am not sure what he would do if he had long girl hair! I am sure it didn't help that our kitchen is in shambles and there are workers here and I am a little anxious about my cabinets! (so maybe Nick was having a difficult morning because of me?!!) As we were driving up to school, he and Mckay were battling about the front seat and I was trying to calm them down because I didn't want him to go to school upset. As soon as we pulled up, I told him I love him and have a good day. He always leans over to give me a kiss and hug. Today he just opened the car door and got out! SAD!!! He started walking up the hill and I have to admit I really was sad that he just left like that. About half way up the hill, he turned around and came back. He opened the door and gave me a hug and said "I love you!" It really did melt my heart. I love my little Nick. He is really growing up though!

This picture is with his friend Andrew. He would be happy to play with him all day every day. I love this picture of them being Army men. My boys are very into Army men lately. The other day we were at Costco and Mckay said "mom, there's an army man." I stopped and looked back on the ground thinking we had dropped a toy army man. Nope- right behind me was a "real" army guy looking at me. He asked if everything was okay as he noticed I was looking at him. I had to explain the infatuation with army men and he was very polite. I am very grateful to all those who serve our country, but I don't know if I could handle having one of my own out there!