Smells Like Teen Spirit

Recently our two oldest boys have become concerned about the way that they smell. I am definitely not opposed to this, considering their ages... but this new fad is yet another sign that my little boys are growing up.

I hadn't realized just how concerned the boys were about smelling good until I was cleaning their bathroom a few weeks ago and saw these products proudly displayed in the shower.

Hello! Where did all these come from? I mean, I knew they had ONE of these, but holy cow! They must be tossing Axe Body Wash into the shopping cart at breakneck speed when they go to Walmart with Dad (haha).

So, needless to say, the boys share a very fragrant bathroom. I have been advising them that a little fragrance goes a long way (at least they aren't slathering themselves in cologne... um, yet!)

I am struggling with the fact that we are parents of a teenager and an almost teenager. I'm not ready for this!! Because, you see, it seems like just yesterday when we were getting Sears portraits done of our two little boys...

Time flies. And the older your kids get, the faster it goes.

So my goal for this year (and from now on) is to "enjoy the ride" and remember to live in the moment with my kids. Things get pretty hectic around here sometimes! As I toss in yet another load of laundry, buckle up Jason and Sarah's car seats to run errands, and rush to a ball game, it is pretty easy to focus on just "getting it done."

So each day I try to focus on those sweet every day moments that will make for a lifetime of happy memories. Because those moments are definitely there, and will be gone all too quickly.