All Boy

"We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today."

Going back to work this week has been awesome for Cohan and myself. I miss him like crazy, but love sharing stories about him. One thing I notice myself saying..."He is all boy." He is curious, daring, mischievous, hard-headed, always dirty and not scared of trying new things. He is all boy.

One morning, after Scott left for work, Cohan and I were getting ready to leave. I ran back in the bedroom to grab something and came back and found Cohan on top of the coffee table. I didn't have the camera, so this cell phone shot was the best I could get. He now climbs on top of this, the kitchen table and more. He is all boy.

Since being back at the Ramsey's house, Cohan is surrounded by girls. He loves it there and they love him. It makes it so much easier to leave knowing he is with Alison. She loves him so much and everyday on the way to her house he says her name over and over. He loves her too! Being around all the girls he has seen new toys. One for instance is baby dolls and strollers.

Last night, Cohan found this statue (a black sailor that holds wine bottles) that Jack brought us back from some trip as a joke. Cohan carried it around saying, "My baby." Next thing you know, we was giving the baby rides on his mower. Most little girls have soft baby dolls and strollers. Cohan used his toys to play with his baby. He was not necessarily gentle and nurturing either. He would throw his baby and laugh, put it on the mower and go fast so it flew off, all the while laughing hysterically. Here are a few of our favorite pictures. Again, he is all boy.

After he gave his "baby" a ride, we wanted to try it himself. Sitting on the mower and trying to ride it. He was not successful.

"I brought children into this world because it needed the light that only a child can bring."

Where Did Summer Go?

Where has summer gone?

I was talking to a friend the other day that asked me this. I said I wasn't sure. I responded with the fact that I didn't get half the things done I wanted and I have nothing to show of it. Then I got to thinking. This summer was the best summer I have ever had. I might not have worked in the yard as much as I should have, I might not have cleaned the house enough or let laundry pile up, but I watched my baby become a toddler.

Today, I went through pictures of the summer. I realized how much we did and how much Cohan has changed. We are truly blessed. Tomorrow I go back to work full time. I think this might be harder for me than going back after maternity leave. Before, I was leaving a baby, now I am leaving a walking, talking, little man with his own personality that I just can't seem to get enough of.

So when someone says where did summer go, I have an answer. It went to pool time, learning to eat corn on the cob, learning to say please and thank you, swimming lessons, reading books, picnics, time outs, playing in the park, night walks in the wagon, boat rides, Tumble Bees, trips to Springfield, lake time, visitors from out of town, learning to vacuum, Popsicles, teasing dogs, sunsets, family reunions, beef jerky, super hero capes, four wheelers, fish kisses, reading books and being spoiled rotten because he can be.

That's where our summer went.

Here are a few of my favorites as I was reminiscing today. Enjoy.

Just Another Saturday...

Saturday, we had a busy day. Scott was in a golf tournament all day, so Cohan and I made plans to keep us busy. We headed to B and B Bagel for breakfast with the Matz and Squires' little ones. We found that Cohan really enjoys bagels.

After breakfast we headed to the park. It was so nice out. Not too hot and not too chilly. The boys loved playing on the slides, in the tire area and slides. Please ignore the blood on Cohan's shirt. He is a little more daring than he should be!!

After a change in clothes and water break, we headed to the mall. Cohan, Henry and Harrison loved riding the carousel. Cohan wasn't so sure at first, but loved watching everything.

He was beat by the end of the day!!!