Serious Conversations

Lately, Greyson has been really into a Mississippi State snow globe that I gave Jeremie for Christmas a long time ago.  He loves to hear it play the fight song and shake the "snow" in it.  We also tell him about all the buildings on campus that are in the snow globe and the fun memories we've had there...

                                         

The Drill Field....where the brick is that has our names and wedding date inscribed. I revealed it to Jeremie on the day of our wedding....

The Football Field...where we've spent countless hours tailgating and cheering on the Bulldogs...

Lloyd Ricks...the Agricultural building where I took all of my classes...

The Coliseum...where basketball games are played and where we walked across the stage with our diplomas...

Lee Hall...one of the oldest buildings on campus....(which also happens to be "Pop's name", I tell him) 

The Chemistry Building...where both of us STRUGGLED (I'll admit, Jeremie was in much harder chemistry classes than I) 

And of course...The Chapel Of Memories...where "Mommy and Daddy got married"...

I keep telling Greyson that maybe one day he'll go to school at Mississippi State and make his own memories on campus.  

Meanwhile...he's soaking this all up more than I know.  

Today while he was looking at the globe, he says...."I go to Mississippi State?" And I said...."Sure buddy....as long as you don't go to Ole Miss another school up North". 

He pointed to a building we don't talk about much (because I wasn't smart enough to be in it), and said: "What's that place?" I told him it would make Mama VERY PROUD if he ended up in that building, because that... is the ENGINEERING BUILDING. 

And he quickly replies "NO, I wanna go to the football field and watch the Bulldogs play."  Okay. Seems like we have a boy who is already destined to skip class for sports.  

He continues on and spots the "America Flag", and water tower, and then his next comment split my soul in two....

He pointed to the Chapel and said: "And I could get married there, too"...

And I about lost it all right there. I told him "Yes, you could, baby." And in my head I'm thinking GOD BLESS THE GIRL THAT TAKES MY BABY AWAY.  Just kidding. Sort of.

But this "conversation" has me envisioning him growing up.  Being school age.  Then High School age.  And then I pictured him actually walking around campus with his backpack (No, not a Pottery Barn one with dump trucks and his name adorably embroidered on the back).  And even though I KNOW he won't be a toddler forever, sometimes it seems like it.  Sometimes I don't prepare for the next stage because I'm just trying to get through this one.  

And even though it made me sorta weepy, it was actually encouraging.  Because it gave even more purpose to our days. (Besides mastering potty skills and putting food on the table.) I am literally preparing him to be a "BIG BOY"... a disciple, a gentleman, a student, a professional, a grown up...and yes...hopefully one day, a husband.  (Lord have mercy, I'm tearing up as I type it!) 

If his thoughts are this complex at almost 3 years old, what will he be thinking at 5...6...10...16? 

This little mini-conversation gave me a fresh perspective, new goals for our future "conversations", and definitely some details that I can start praying about in his life that just haven't been on my radar.  

I found several quotes about children growing up (another great way to cry your eyes out), and I especially loved this one...

Friday Favorites

HAPPY FRIDAY! I feel like I'm a little late to the Friday Favorites party, but we were up earlier than usual this morning and jetted out to Sandy Lake Amusement park first thing for some Friday Fun! And although it's supposed to be a "cool front in Texas" this week (highs in mid-90's instead of triple digits), the sweat and the sun and the toddler chasing has left me exhausted! 

So this will be be short and sweet!  I'm linking up with Erika today, because she's sharing some super cute pics of the Donut Themed birthday party she just threw for her newest addition! 

1) Y'all know how I feel about going out to eat on Friday night with my fam.  It's my favorite time of the week! No cooking, no kitchen, no dirty dishes! Of course we have our favorite spots, but we try to take advantage of the sheer mass of restaurants at our fingertips and try something new often.  Well, I stumbled on Cuellar's Fajita Ranch in a newspaper article, and we tried it that night.  They are THE BEST fajitas I've ever eaten.  Even 'Lil G was a fan.  

If you're local, you must try it.  When we walked out, they had a cute little and playing outside and Greyson became the tiniest little groupie.  He loved it! If it hadn't had been 799 degrees and almost bedtime, we would've stayed longer. #weturnintopumpkins #at8:00

2) Speaking of local favorites, we hit up another favorite the next day, Henry's Ice Cream. Henry's is well known in the area and their Cinnamon ice cream is TO DIE FOR. It felt so summery to go on a little ice cream date with my fam.  (If this isn't on your Summer Bucket List, it should be!) They clearly gave me MORE THAN ENOUGH. But hey-I've never met a scoop I couldn't finish. 

3) And speaking of ice cream, our buddy Preston came over to play on Monday and they enough some cones while watching Blaze. Look at how they are sitting just alike.  Melts my heart. They are 5 days apart, and looking at them in this picture just makes me wonder how they got to be so big.  

For comparison's sake...here's their first photo together...

ALL THE TEARS.....

4) And speaking of Birthday buddies.....these two were actually born on the same day..just down the hall from each other.  And this week during lunch, Greyson shared one of his FAVORITE Monster trucks with Ford.  Actually seeing my son SHARE was certainly a favorite moment this week.  It's a struggle folks. Maybe the "Llama Llama Time to Share" book is actually having some impact.  ; ) 

5) And speaking of buddies, I had the best time at Mash'd last night in Frisco for Girls Night Out.  This was a Collin County Moms Blog meet up , and I love how Mama's from all different places and seasons can just come together. After another BUSY week of summer activities, this mama needed a night out!  (P.S.-If you're local, you should definitely join this group...click here!) 

And just for a little extra......here's another FAVORITE of mine.... ; ) Even though Summer is a bit crazy and lots of long days, I seriously treasure them. I feel like I've only got him all to myself for a very short time....

My whole heart. 

That's all I've got folks! I hope your Friday is full of fun and fajitas!