My 'sight'kick

At our high school reunion I read my "future me" plan from when I was 17 & was able to see that I am a pretty good predictor of the future. (Maybe I could get a job at Hogwarts?I could teach Divination!) I planned on having "boys with blond hair." Based on my black hair, this might seem an odd prediction, but I just sensed it. Anyway, seeing that I have a son with blondish hair (from the sun), I was right! The point is clearly this boy is my fate. I knew I wanted a boy as soon as I found out I was pregnant & was, of course, pumped with the blue icing that told us he was on his way. Immediately, moms of little boys started telling me the same thing whenever they heard I was to be the new member of their club: "Little boys love their moms." I remember always getting stuck on that "mom" part, not really sure what that meant, but now their words are ringing so true.

This summer has been the BEST summer ever. Ever. I slept past 6am exactly one time, was covered in something sticky/wet/muddy/crumby/etc. every second, went entire days forgetting to go to the bathroom & possibly sat down a few times in June. I loved it. We played in water, played in mud, played in dirt, played in dog poop (just once, I stopped him as soon as I realized), played with trucks & tractors, read books, blew bubbles, drew with chalk, ate popsicles, went on walks, played with the dogs, went to CVS a lot, took trips to the beach & to visit family, played hide and seek, built forts, played night night in the bed, waited for the garbage men every Monday morning, did a small bit of patching & snuggled, snuggled, snuggled!!

Probably my favorite thing that Anderson did this summer was start the "Bobble fan club." He is the founder, president & sole member, and he is very dedicated to his work. Not a minute goes by where he is not checking in:

"Bobble!"

"I'm right here pushing the cart. I just stood up from strapping you in the little car part."

"Bobble!"

"I'm in the hallway outside of your room. Right here. You can see me!"

"BOBBLE!!"

"I am holding you. You are in my arms looking at my face."

And now, it's here. Summer is over. Sadness. Don't get me wrong; I fully recognize how lucky I am that I was able to spend 2 whole months with my bug. Even though I had inservices & lots of cheer activities, I always knew that after a week or a few days, I was going to get more time with him. Now, it's just weekends, with a Labor Day sprinkled in here & there. Over the last few days about 5pm, I found myself thinking how on a good day we will be getting home about now when school starts. I know that he will be so happy at Noni & Bop's & I really, really love my job, but I will still miss out on all of our time together. It's going to be a little rough for both of us when I go back to school tomorrow. It might be true that little boys love their moms, but oh, wow, do moms love their little boys!