Lucky

I think today we set a new swimming record. We were in the pool for almost two hours straight, just playing and splashing. I'd throw Connor into the air and at this point I'm probably getting him well over ten feet. He screams out laughing and doesn't have an ounce of fear in him.

We also like to sit him on the edge and he just dives and crashes into the pool laughing. He's getting pretty good at going under water too. There are lots of swim teachers there that give us things we can do to him and of course he's good at all of them. Water. Baby.

Becca just told me as we were eating dinner, the two of us and Connor, that he's eight months old. Where has the time gone? Man these eight months have been so good and he's filled my heart with so much joy and love for him.

Speaking of the whole 'where does the time go?' thing, my brothers turned 14 today. It's truly amazing how they've become such great people. I remember when they were born premature and about three pounds each and living in an oxygen tent. Smaller than my hand.

Now...... Well, they are all about six feet, 160 pounds, wearing size 13, 14 shoes. Another year they'll be bigger than me! My mom says it's the hormones in the milk and meat. Well who knows but it's something! They are also straight A students, smarter than most adults, and the coolest most respectful and loving young men anyone could ever ask for.

I'm more blessed than I could ever say to have such people in my life. You can put that in the bank.