It's not just a phase

This is the part of the child-rearing in which the Mom has to say- wait just a minute....

All of a sudden his pants are too short, his shirts are too small, his mouth is forever going, and to be honest... it's going way too fast. I mean one day it's Thomas train and Bob the Builder- the next it's bakugons and Ben 10 alien force!

Maybe as a girl I made a giant switch from Cabbage Patch Kids to Barbies around this age? And don't get me wrong- I'm thrilled with Davey's mental capability, his spirutal growth and physical development (all signs of a healthy, well-adjusted child)- it just seems that my 5 year old is turning into a teen-ager over night.

Lately I hear, "I know Mom, I know." Well if you knew, then why did I even have to say it?

OH OH, yeah, and when did I become MOM? I thought I would be MOMMY forever. I'm just telling you ladies out there with small boys... I'm entering a whole new zone of raising a man. Time to plan, do, check, and adjust.

A Tournament Champion

Davey's Basketball season now comes to an end. His team not only won the tournament- they also won best in the

5 & 6 year old division, and undefeated in the league. Davey was awesome on defense. His coaches gave him the best improved player and he even got his first foul today! He seemed to really like basketball (much more than soccer or tee-ball) and has already asked to play it again next year.

For now we will bask in the glow of the winning season, and start setting our sites on martial arts!! WAY TO GO DUKE!

Going Medieval

Davey & I share a love of many things... however pirates and knights rank on the top of the list. So it was inevitable that we venture to Medieval Times to watch some great sword play and exciting jousting. Davey barely blinked throughout the whole 2 hours. He was definitely excited that the yellow knight (who we were cheering for) won out in the end. Even after 2 days, he is still asking, when can he go back. Mommy's thinking definitely the 6-year birthday theme!

These games never go out of style

A Saturday afternoon and a game of Twister. Can it get better than that? The only thing- their little legs can't stretch the whole way! This whole month we've made time for board games and action games. Brings the family together and creates a whole lot of laughs.

We're playing baskkketttballlll!

Ok- so no action shots and no fast breaks.. they are just 5 & 6 year-olds, However it is pretty hilarious to watch. Davey's team is DUKE, obviously UT was not an option or I would have protested. And thank goodness he isn't on the Georgia team! We have a group of cool kids and Coach Brian has a way with teaching kids the basics of dribbling, shooting, and defense. Davey's not too accurate of a shooter, but will rebound and play some pretty good defense. He's got a good head for it and so far it seems his sport of choice. Go Duke!