Let Them Be Little

Where there is dirt, boys my children will play.

They had a good time...and, hey, it'll wash.

 

These years are so quickly passing by and I want to treasure every moment...even the muddy ones. I was reminded of a song I heard a long time ago:

"Let Them Be Little"

[Originally written and sung by Billy Dean]

I can remember when you fit in the palm of my hand
Felt so good in it, no bigger than a minute
How it amazes me, you're changing with every blink
Faster than a flower blooms they grow up all too soon

So let them be little 'cause they're only that way for a while
Give them hope, give them praise, give them love every day
Let them cry, let them giggle, let them sleep in the middle
Oh just let them be little

I've never felt so much in one little tender touch
I live for those kisses, prayers and your wishes
Now that you're teaching me things only a child can see
Every night while we're on our knees all I ask is please

Let them be little 'cause they're only that way for a while
Give them hope, give them praise, give them love every day
Let them cry, let them giggle, let them sleep in the middle
Oh just let them be little

So innocent, a precious soul, you turn around
It's time to let them go

So let them be little 'cause they're only that way for a while
Give them hope, give them praise, give them love every day
Let them cry, let them giggle, let them sleep in the middle
Oh just let them be little

Let them be little

Spring Mantel

I had a little trouble getting this mantle together. I looked back at last year's and then realized I had used some of the things upstairs. So, that's why it wasn't coming together.

Plan B:

I almost cut up the flowers from my wreath because it doesn't fit on my door. I didn't exactly want to do that and just stuck it in the toolbox. Lo, and behold, it fit and I liked it.

And, for those who have made comments that my house is always clean...there is a huge mess behind me. I just choose not to photograph it. :)

Candlesticks, Topiary, Bunny: Goodwill
Toolbox, Books, Crate: Wesley's Stash
Wreath: HomeGoods
Clock: Big Lots
Plate: TJMaxx
Bird: Dollar Tree
Pails: Target's $1 Spot
I won the eggs in a giveaway.
 *The crazy wreath was the most expensive thing. Why do they cost so much? Other than that, stuff was el-cheapo. I had everything on hand and only had to buy the pails. So, my mantle cost me $2 this season.

Sunday Shots

All gussied up for Sunday evening service.

Mommy's big helper and the one who keeps us on our toes watching and listening to our every move. She asks some very hard questions!

I think someone is slipping him "growth pills" at night because he is shooting up way too fast!

Still rotten as ever. :) 

Eating some of the same "growth pills."

2 Months

Weight: 12.6

Length: 23 3/4"

Doc said he's around average on weight, maybe a little above, but high on his length. I mean, good grief, he grew 3.75" in 9 weeks! He started out smaller in length than Weston, but has already passed him at this point. He's a good baby-sleeping all night, cooing, grinning, and watching all the commotion going on around him. We plan on keeping him. ;)

This was Weston at 2 months:

And, Arilynn:

You can tell they're related!

Faces

"Oh, you've got your camera?"

"You can't make me smile!"

"You're still there?"

"Help!"

"Maybe if I smile at Daddy, he will rescue me."

 

"Please save me, Daddy!"

"Hee-hee!"

Snow "Angels"

Nana had given Arilynn this little cape and I thought we'd make use of the snow. I envisioned a "magical" photo shoot with a dreamy, fairytale look. Then I used my kids...bwahaha!! Seriously, it works a mother's patience trying to get pictures of her own children. I finally gave up and just used what I got. I'll chalk it up to "memories." (Apparently, it was bright because both of them could hardly keep their eyes opened).

More true to their personalities:

Rugrats

Thank goodness for a basement that has kept these rugrats entertained the last couple of weeks. As you can see, they have been shopping Daddy's stash...the stuff that has to remain in the basement and not displayed upstairs. :) They usually come up pretty filthy at the end of the day.