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Sarah Halstead

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February 4, 2013 By Sarah Halstead

In the MOMent Monday with Sarah

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My first baby boy will be turning five on February 29th! I can not believe it. Where has time gone? I was just looking at him playing on the iPad the other day thinking how grown he looked. Has it really been 5 years since he was this little?

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Dustyn is now in school, can get dressed on his own and knows how to work the iPad better then me… Seems like he doesn’t need me anymore, though I know he does. He needs me to guide him and love him. Show him right and wrong. Help him grow into a man that will make me proud.

Dustyn really loves going to pre-k five days a week. I can not believe how much he has learned. Sometimes I feel guilty sending him. Since he is only 4 and he goes from 7:45-2:15. That is a long day for him. I do feel like it was the right decision for our family. He wasn’t getting enough attention at home. Carsyn has so many therapy and doctor’s appointments plus all the exercises I am suppose to do with him daily. It is hard to find one on one time with Dustyn, but I do try.

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The other day we were hanging out on the couch, watching a movie, and eating popcorn. I kept kissing him and telling him how much I loved him. He looked up at me and said “Mom, stop kissing me.” Ugh. Seriously. Not looking forward to the teenage years. I am going to miss this little boy so much. He may drive me insane sometimes but I am not ready for him to grow up.

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Can I just pause time please?

 

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  1. WeeMason's Mom says

    February 7, 2013 at 11:25 pm

    Oh man, I LOVE these pictures - I can't believe how old he is already!! Glad he is loving Pre-K! If it's any consolation, not-even-3 Mason gets mad at me for trying to kiss him ALL the time. LOL
  2. tiffany franklin says

    February 4, 2013 at 11:19 pm

    They grow up so fast :-(. I still can't believe I have a 6 year old, 4 year old, and my baby is turning one in a month. He was an adorable little baby and I love that photo and he's a cute big boy now :-)!
  3. Kim C. says

    February 4, 2013 at 9:35 pm

    Oh, I know this bittersweet too well. It is amazing to watch them grow, but the desire to keep them little is still there. 5 is such a milestone! I can remember pics of little Dustyn in blog posts of yore!
  4. Amanda Jillian says

    February 4, 2013 at 7:09 pm

    Wouldn't it be nice if we could pause it?
  5. ang says

    February 4, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    i love this post! my oldest will be 5 in april, and i feel the same way... it's all happening so fast!!!!
  6. Kat says

    February 4, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    time is a weird thing aint it? :)
  7. Stephanie says

    February 4, 2013 at 12:52 pm

    If only we could just pause time for JUST a little while. I found a picture of one of my nephews from when he was about 11 months old the other day. He turned 6 last month. I stuck it on the fridge just because it was so cute, but right next to it there was already his school picture from Kindergarten - he can read - like for real. Life is crazy and it goes crazy fast!
  8. Shari says

    February 4, 2013 at 7:46 am

    Happy Birthday Dustyn!!

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I'm Sarah and I am the writer behind this blog. I love sharing recipes, DIY projects, photos and about my everyday life. I married my high school sweetheart Kenny. We have three boys and one baby girl - Dustyn, Carsyn, Prestyn, and Annelyn. Thanks for stopping by, can't wait to get to know you more. Read More…

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