Everyday is a Memory

Today is the last day my son will ever be five. Tomorrow he will be six. He is so excited about growing up. He told when he wakes up he'll be so much taller than he is today. Kids are so sweet. They are so innocent and carefree. They don't judge and when they're young they still think their parents are really cool. I haven't really noticed until today, but today it hit me. Everyday they're getting bigger than the day before, even little Colton. Everyday if you don't pay close attention to the wonders in your world and the excitement in your little guy's eyes it'll be gone before you know it. I know, this blog sounds absolutely pitiful. I have found myself so sad at the thought of my son turning six though! I don't want to miss a moment and regret it later, but sometimes in the busyness of life it's so easy to do. Today I payed close attention to everything and realized how many things I love but take for granted. I love it that my kids still love Dora. I love it that they answer her when she asks questions. I love it that it's still super cool to sing the ABC's with Nick Jr. I love it that the kids love to play outside and find magic in everything that most adults wouldn't even notice, like a spiderweb, the weird round circle of dirt left from when we removed our pool, and the weeds that sprout up in the yard much too quickly. I love it that friends mean so much to them, which is another thing many adults take for granted. I love it that they love to play with the dog and have so much joy in their eyes as they play (both the dog and the kids). I love it that Ella still spills juice on her shirt even though I sometimes gripe about the amount of laundry the kids have. It reminds me she's still little. I love it that Graydon and Ella are best friends and hope they will stay that close forever. I love it that Ella is attached to her bunny Lucy. That also reminds me of how little she still is (even though she thinks she's so big). I love it that Colton's hand barely wraps around my finger. I love it that he loves me so much and I love it that he jumps his little legs everywhere with joy and with a giant smile on his little face when he sees me. I love everything about today and hope I realize how much I love tomorrow and the next day and the many, many days after that. I hope I remember to not take these special moments for granted.