But I have a good excuse! This weeks photo topic was one that I put off because it ended up being particularly emotional for me.
As I mentioned earlier, the O-man starts a preschool program...this coming week. We got our introduction letter and instructions for school last week, and with it came the standard request to place your child's name on their belongings.
That simple task has been the hardest for me. Not buying school shoes, picking out cute outfits, making sure his bag is packed. I guess since his name means so much to us, it evokes those emotions when I see it written out. And honestly, I havent had a reason to really write it out that much up to this point.
So as I took the Sharpie out and turned his sippy cup upside down, I let myself slip back in the memory of why we chose his name and how much I love the little boy who is growing up so fast!
And just because I was late to the party, don't forget to check out the other photos this week!
Ooooh and dontcha like my blog face lift? More on this soon, but the wonderful ladies at Plaid House Designs made this happen.
This made me teary:-) But of course in a good way!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the blog lift, especially the couple and little boy at the top:-) Too cute!
How sweet! I'm with Courtney, it made me teary, too. The whole name game is definitely an emotional one.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the blog-lift!
I do like the blog lift!
ReplyDeleteOh how sweet. It is truly a beautiful little story and I love the blog lift.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet. Little O-Man is growing up.
ReplyDeleteYou'll have to keep me posted on how preschool goes. I'm thinking next fall for V, but who knows...
ReplyDeleteLove the header. How do I get one?
ReplyDeleteGood luck to Oliver for his big day. Hope you are BOTH ok. I just ordered loads of 'name' tags/stickers for Tiger's nursery place. Sticking a label on his comforter will break my heart, so totally with you on this one Sis. Holding your hand xx
Aww! So cute. I feel the same when writing out B's name (which we've had practice doing for the nursery at church). He starts at his new, bigger daycare in 3 weeks and I'm freaking out a little bit about it. It'll be such a huge change and he has no idea what's coming to him, and it makes my heart hurt. But this is what they do, right? They grow up and we're left wondering where our babies went. O-man will do great, I can't wait to hear all about it! xo
ReplyDeleteLove the new look, and I love your photo, too.
ReplyDeleteBittersweet, for sure. Hugs for the bitter part, and hugs for the sweet part, too!
great new look!
ReplyDeleteAw, good luck O-Man! He will do great.
ReplyDeleteso much NEW stuff...
ReplyDeletegood luck to O...our kiddos started in the Young Preschool room today and whoa, it's emotional...for sure.
I love the new look of the blog, I love that picture and as always, I love ya too!!!! *hugs*
Love the new look on the blog! Also, I love Mr O-man's name. There are some things I read (in blogland)that don't escape my memory and the reason for his name is one of them. Many miles traveled to be parents... Im so happy you are in tha 'hood for GOOD!
ReplyDeleteSweet Mama! I can't believe he's starting preschool! Time goes by so quickly!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet moment! Your baby is growing up.
ReplyDeleteLove the new blog look!
What a lovely post. Lyla's name meas a lot to mean as well. I remember exactly where I was when I chose her name... I love the photo too. Good luck on pre school Oliver!!! I don't know if you got my e-mail but unfortunately I will no be able to attend our reunion . I am very upset about it, but unfortunately I will not be able to stretch my single mom's budget for a trip now.
ReplyDeleteWell, I am late to comment. This post gave me the warm and fuzzies.
ReplyDeleteAwwwwwww. The O-Man off to preschool. I loved the extreme close up. I was trying to figure out what it was an image of. A sippy cup. Very neat. The new blog layout is absolutely superb. Very cool.
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