Begininnings

Of course, we all know it is the BEGINNING of a new year, but in our family, that also means the BEGINNING of a new AGE for our kiddos. Ethan turned 9 on December 31st, and Hannah will begin her 5th year in just a few days. As we celebrate their birthdays this year, I have been especially sentimental about it. More so than in years past, for some reason. My kids are growing too fast for my liking, and I feel like I need to hold on a little tighter.

The WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE theme for this week is BEGINNINGS. The pictures I chose to represent this theme are very literal, but were also chosen for the same personal, sentimental reasons I mentioned

This is the BEGINNING of our day.

 

Hannah wakes up each morning bright-eyed and ready to start her day.

She tends to wake before the rest of us are ready for the BEGINNING of our own day.

 She is now able to turn on the television by herself and navigate to her favorite channel (PBS Sprout)without having to wake us up, but being able and being willing are two different things.

She doesn't like to wake up alone. : )

 Food and drink are foremost on her mind as she get out of bed. 

A little apple juice, a light morning snack (or two), and some company are how this little one prefers her mornings to begin.  

9:00 am - Although back in jammies,

she is showered and morning snack #2 is in hand.

 

 

 Ethan, however, moves a little slower in the mornings

He sleeps later.

He prefers lazy mornings snuggling in our bed or on the couch.

Breakfast can usually wait.

So can conversation.

Lately, his morning channel of choice is Sports Center (or any other sports news show)

to catch up on the latest sporting news and scores.

He is easily annoyed by his sister's morning energy (she knows that), but if he does wake before mom and dad, he doesn't mind handling his her on his own for a while.

9:00 am - He is still snuggling in Mommy and Daddy's bed.

 

 

One more because

These are rare, but cherished BEGINNINGS around our house. Haha! 

 

 

 

These BEGINNINGS are the little things. The little things that, as the kids get older, I want to remember, to hold on to. The little things that matter. These are the BEGINNINGS that, someday, I know, I am going to miss.

 

Until next week...Cherish your BEGINNINGS!

 

Maigan