October 7

Both of the boys had dates with the dentist this afternoon.

I know they're growing and getting bigger, but as I looked over at them while they sat together in the waiting room, I was struck by just how long their legs are. And then came the rather obvious but still jarring realization that they're really, truly not little boys anymore.

I could be sad over that reality; childhood is a vapor, really, so I totally understand when other parents feel that way. But rather than lamenting the time that's passed by, I choose to be grateful that they're maturing into amazing young men. Because they're doing just that.