The Rogers Review

Somebody turned S-I-X! {In His Own Words}

Here are Dylan's thoughts at age 6:

What is your favorite color? Red

What do you want to be when you grow up?
I want to work at Arnold & Blevins.

What is your favorite food? Steak

Who is your best friend? Carter and Sawyer

Tell me about your Dad.

My dad is the best dad.

Tell me about your Mom.

She is the greatest Mom.

Tell me about Caleb.

Caleb is my best brother.

Tell me your favorite thing about church/the Bible.

Reading and learning the Bible.

Milestones:

40.4 pounds

46 inches tall

-Loves all things about Kindergarten, but tends to talk too much. Aunt Carole says that's from her.

-Is much more emotional about life in general.

-Loves to create, build, and conquer American Ninja Warrior courses in our yard or at the park.

-Is obsessed with anything and everything related to Star Wars.

-Talks a lot about family heritage and our grandparents/great-grandparents.

-Asks questions about life, death, and heaven.

-Still calls M&Ms- N-a-Ms. (and my heart explodes every time!)

-Enjoys doing anything with Daddy, especially if it's quality one-on-one.

-Really likes playing golf, but has a bit perfectionist in him.

-His thinking wheels are always turning unless he's asleep!

-He soaks up every little detail of things and really remembers them. Even when I don't think he heard a thing!

-He loves to create things. You can give him tape, paper, crayons, and paper plates, and he will make a playground! I love watching him do this!

Conversation a few months back at bedtime with Daddy:

D:How did Moses destroy that golden calf?

J: He just tore it down.

D: But how?

J: Well, you remember how God gave him the power to cross the Red Sea? I guess he could have just asked God to destroy that calf and it would have gone POOF!

D: Is God really that powerful?

J: Well of course, He can do anything.

D: I believe you Dad. I really do.

J: God can do anything.

D: (inquisitively) Dad, do you think He can surf?

J: (laughing) Well, I'm sure He can son, if He wants to.

D: Well, He's probably too old to surf, but I bet He could...

He is so very active and full of life. Yes, sometimes by the end of the day I am completely drained, but I wouldn't trade this boy for anything on this earth. He has a zest and joy for life that is exciting. He looks at everything as an adventure and he is ready to do it. I pray that I do not ever squelch that zeal, but that we can teach him to channel it to do many wonderful things.

Dylan, I love you with my whole heart! Don't you ever forget it! I am always on your team!

A Whole New World {Caleb starts PreK-3}

And just like that, the littlest starts his new phase of life with preschool! He is going 2 days a week on Tuesday and Thursday. He has been excited but a little bit nervous, which is definitely his personality.

His turn for the "I Am Special" plate!

He wants to be just like his big brother and can't wait to play with Dylan on the playground!

He's excited to have Mrs. Workman!

I think leaving the school building without either boy was harder than dropping off Dylan yesterday! I know I will fill these days up quickly, but it was definitely an odd feeling!

My sister called and asked me to lunch on my first day of freedom ever! She felt like we needed to commemorate this big occasion! It definitely felt weird to not have a kiddo with me for the day!

As soon as I walked up to sign him out, I knew he had napped. Bed head and blankie. Man, my heart bursts for this little boy!

He got his Snackeez filled with treats to end his first day of school! I am so proud of this sweet boy! He said he loved lunch and recess the most!

A Piece of My Heart Heads To Kindergarten

I'm certain that we blinked and Dylan is now heading to Kindergarten. He could not be more excited. He read us this book before bed the night before....We are so proud of his reading!

He got to eat breakfast on the "I Am Special" plate, of course!

Daddy and I managed to drop this sweet boy off without shedding tears! I carried around a lump in my throat all day and was super anxious for 2:45pm to roll around!

We were so excited to have Mrs. Brymer as Dylan's teacher. We love seeing her at church, too!

He told me that the first day was, "better than great!"

This boy loves school so very much and we are so thankful for that!

Our scripture for the semester is this:

"Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father which is in heaven."

Matthew 5:16

School is super important, but nothing else matters in this life that their souls. Teaching these sweet boys how to love and follow Jesus is the biggest job that we will ever have in this life.

Date Night {Little Boy Style}

For the first time, I took each boy out on a date with Mommy. We want to start teaching them young about how to treat a lady. Also, I wanted to soak up these little moments with them as they grow. They each got money from Daddy to pay for our meal. They could chose to buy a toy afterwards with what was leftover.

Dylan was up first. He picked out our outfits and chose Jason's Deli for our date night.

Apple juice, Broccoli cheese soup, and Ice Cream for supper.

We went to Toys R Us after dinner and he spent his money on a new Star Wars Lego Starship.

Caleb chose Moe's for supper.

He ate a crunchy taco, cheese dip, and a chocolate chip cookie. We went to Target after dinner and he got a new board game, Mouse Trap.

Knowing that Dylan will be in school all day every day and that Caleb will be going two days a week has me all sentimental. I want to journal these moments so I can remember them on paper, with my eyes, and not just in my heart.

These boys and their Daddy are my whole world here on this earth. Thankful doesn't even begin to describe it.