Bo-bee Binners

At what point does my handsome Charlie Chuck Cheese Bo-bo Binners outgrow the cutesie nicknames? Hopefully NEVER. In fact, this kid answers to Bo and Bin almost more than he does his real name...which, is a perfectly nice name....just not what rolls off my tongue!

Kolbe turns 14 in a month. And I can't believe it. This is one good kid. He has a glitch here or there where his patience snaps for 'annoying' brother and sisters...but this boy is such a blessing. I am watching him grow up and I'm experiencing a blender of emotions. Sad...cause, well, that means he'll eventually leave me. I am proud: he is kind, and mature(as far as a 13 year old can be :)  and he is always rolling on the floor letting his little sister climb all over him. He can't quite ever be bothered by Luie...he just chuckles at everything she does and melts when she says, "ohhhhh, I just love you so much Bobee."

As I watch him grow, I'm excited to see how big he'll be. I mean really, the Pitcher blood has sort of inhibited any chance of my children being 'big'....but from day one Bo has been a big kid and he seems to be continuing to grow. He's passed me now and is gaining on Nate. His feet are size 10, which has Nate all kinds of excited. Size is a dream!!! 

I told Nate after watching the last track meet that I was so excited, I could really see myself becoming one of those obnoxious track moms! He is doing so good, and its fun to watch his head LITERALLY grow with every positive accomplishment. Now, I don't want a cocky kid...and be warned, I'll happily humble him should he get there...but some swagger is healthy! There is something so fulfilling about watching your child figure out that he's capable of something....and...something uncomfortable about

watching them shy away from things they aren't excelling at. And...its a bit of both. But hopefully the swag from success carries over and allows him to push through things he isn't top dog at.

He's always been my apprehensive...calm...routiine kid. He's never liked new things...and we have so enjoyed the journey thus far. He is my 'test' kid. I apologize  to him regularily that as my oldest...its a crap shoot: some of my tactics my work...some might not. I expect SO much of him and must remind myself he IS a 13 (almost 14) year old boy...

I hope this kid knows how much I love him. He is such a blessing. I really do know that God has big plans for him. I hope he forgives me for my flaws...and that we can figure this out together. Parenting is really the hardest...most exhausting...confusing task there is. But if they turn out like this kid: its entirely worth it! I am so happy that I 'chose this boy'....there's nothing I would rather be than his mom.