Something to remember....

As I look at our little 6 1/2 year old boy that is growing up into a little man faster than we can blink our eyes. I sit back and try to remember what is the most important things in our life that we need to make SURE and instill in our children....values, morals, life lessons, courage, etc. And then I read this and really hope that in the last 6 1/2 years that we have done enough to keep those things ticking away and evolving in his mind for the rest of his life.

There are approximately 2000 days between birth and the first day of kindergarten.  The first 2000 days of a child's life can have a profound and lifelong impact on physical and emotional well being, readiness to learn and succeed, and ability to become a productive citizen.

Childhood is definitely a journey and not a race. I need to remember this each and every day. Even as a parent when we are frustrated with ourselves and praying we are doing everything right and hoping we aren't doing it all wrong.... I need to sit back and take a deep breath and make sure we are doing all we can, everything in our power to encourage our children to be the very best they can be. As the Kindergarten year comes to an end for our little Dylan we have learned so much. We are so proud of who he is becoming and how hard he tries at every single thing he does. I sure hope he is proud of the parents who will do anything to help him along the way :) We love you Dylan~

Where did this little guy go, I am pretty sure it was just yesterday he was this size!

 Memories, I love them!