Nicolas Shayne Rodman came bouncing into this world on Wednesday, June 25th, 2003 at 10:54 am. Who knew 8 years ago how interesting our life would be today? Our lives changed forever the second Nicolas arrived. Nicolas is probably one of the funniest kids I have ever known. This is a good characteristic to have, but we're still waiting for the day when he realizes that it's NOT ok to be funny ALL the time. :)
Today we are having his birthday party. Nicolas, along with 5 of his friends, will be having a blast swimming at grandma's house. He wanted the same party he had last year. Hoping the rain holds off though!!
So, I just wanted to say that I love you Nicolas, you are a very special child, I can't wait to see the adult you become! You are a very important member of this family and I couldn't imagine our lives without you!
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
1 momma + 5 boys = craziness!
Being a mom is the most wonderful gift in the world! I often wonder what my life would be like without kids. Quiet?? Yes! Would I have more free time? Yes! But, how boring would it be? My kids bring me so much joy...and entertainment! When I was a little girl all I wanted to be when I grew up was a mom. I always knew I'd have at least 2 girls and 1 boy. What happened? Why didn't my mom tell me while I was playing "house" as a little girl that you didn't get to pick out your children's gender??? So, 5 boys later I've come to one conclusion...as much as I love my boys, boys are gross! They are! I grew up being somewhat of a girly girl. I have always hated camping, I don't mind fishing (as long as I don't have to touch the worm...or the fish, basically I like to cast!) I don't willingly touch bugs, snakes, lizards or anything else that's not a dog or cat. I don't like swimming in lakes or ponds. And, I don't care about sports center! So, why did God give me 5 boys?
Boys like to dig in the dirt and mud, they like to splash in puddles and throw rocks. Boys like to catch (and squish) bugs, frogs, crawdads, and anything else they can get a hold of, and then they like to bring them in my house to show me! Boys like to jump on the couch, chase each other and wrestle around on the ground. Boys want to play every sport out there, and if they're not playing it, they want to watch it on tv. Boys like to fart, burp, yell, fight, run and do extreme stunts. I don't understand them at all! Why would God give someone who doesn't have anything in common with boys so many of them? I've been asking myself this for a long time. Don't get me wrong, I love my boys to death, I wouldn't trade them for the world...I've just never understood why I got 5 of them!
Do you know what I've come up with? Boys love their momma. They do! And, they've taught me so much. God has given me the HUGE responsibility of raising FIVE little boys, a job I don't take lightly. I get to raise up FIVE boys to become strong, loving, compassionate, caring, selfless, polite, Godly men. I get to turn these FIVE little boys into awesome husbands and fathers. God has trusted me to do this. Upon realizing this does it make me understand my boys more? Not really. :) But, I know what to do when I see a bug...call one of my boys to come to mommas rescue! I have learned all about football, baseball, fish, gaming, bugs, bikes...the list goes on! I'm still learning how to be the momma of boys, I'm still learning how to be excited about things I either think are gross or I just have no interest in. I still don't understand the way they think but guess what...I'm having fun on this adventure and I can't wait to see what life brings us. :)
Boys like to dig in the dirt and mud, they like to splash in puddles and throw rocks. Boys like to catch (and squish) bugs, frogs, crawdads, and anything else they can get a hold of, and then they like to bring them in my house to show me! Boys like to jump on the couch, chase each other and wrestle around on the ground. Boys want to play every sport out there, and if they're not playing it, they want to watch it on tv. Boys like to fart, burp, yell, fight, run and do extreme stunts. I don't understand them at all! Why would God give someone who doesn't have anything in common with boys so many of them? I've been asking myself this for a long time. Don't get me wrong, I love my boys to death, I wouldn't trade them for the world...I've just never understood why I got 5 of them!
Do you know what I've come up with? Boys love their momma. They do! And, they've taught me so much. God has given me the HUGE responsibility of raising FIVE little boys, a job I don't take lightly. I get to raise up FIVE boys to become strong, loving, compassionate, caring, selfless, polite, Godly men. I get to turn these FIVE little boys into awesome husbands and fathers. God has trusted me to do this. Upon realizing this does it make me understand my boys more? Not really. :) But, I know what to do when I see a bug...call one of my boys to come to mommas rescue! I have learned all about football, baseball, fish, gaming, bugs, bikes...the list goes on! I'm still learning how to be the momma of boys, I'm still learning how to be excited about things I either think are gross or I just have no interest in. I still don't understand the way they think but guess what...I'm having fun on this adventure and I can't wait to see what life brings us. :)
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