My Not-so-little Man

The summer has come and gone.  I have had Mr. Colin since June 5, 2014.  Brice and I picked him up in Vegas and drove through Nevada, stopping in Portland, Oregon to visit our family.  This is just the beginning of my time with this sweet boy. 

We spent a few days in Portland and drove home.  What a great time.  Road trips are always interesting.  It was the first time for Brice and Colin to meet each other.  My best friend and my number one little man... they got along great!  It was like having two-twelve years in the car at times. 

Colin has had a very busy summer.  He has been able to spend lots of time with my dad.  He has gone fishing, helped mow lawns and hang out with all of his cousins he doesn't get to see very often.  I have taken him to Lagoon, the amusement park.  He and I did the Sky Coaster.  It is a free-falling swing.  You get harnessed in and they raise you up about 200 feet, then you pull the cord and drop, swinging back and forth until you slow to a stop.  He had so much fun..

We have gone boating with a friend of mine.  Any place with water, he is definitely happy to be there.  He is my natural born fish. 

I have watched this young man grow so tall, so handsome and compassionate.  His heart is huge and his love for life is even greater!  He loves his family more than anything and is constantly conflicted with the stress of being able to choose where he wants to live.  Personally,  I have accepted that he has chosen to be with his dad because he now has siblings.  That is one thing I understand full-heartily.  I always wanted siblings while growing up. 

He will be in seventh grade and turns thirteen next month (September 19, 2015).  Oh. My. Gosh!  I am going to have a teenager!!!  Where in the heck has the time gone!!?  I have been extremely blessed with this amazing young man.  There area days I feel I could be such a better mom and do things differently.

I cannot constantly beat myself up.  I am doing my best; that is all once can do.  I know I can change a few things in my raising him.  I am thankful for that advice.  Ah. 

Life is so interesting.