Friday, April 15, 2011

Say it isn't so

I can't believe Kyle is getting so big. Don't get me wrong, I love it, but really... Does he really have to grow up? Does he really have to be stronger than me? Does he really have to grow taller than me? -he isn't yet, but it won't be long...- Does he really need to stop being my little guy? All to soon he will be taking off with his friends in a car, with a cell phone, checking out girls... Ahhh!!! Say it isn't so!

I really do love that he is ready to take on more responsibility. We have been "testing the waters" with him being the babysitter and so far he has been doing pretty good. Granted we are gone for 2 hours max, but so far so good. He loves to have the responsibility/authority (and the cash) and I love that they are getting along while we are gone (and I don't have to pay a lot for the sitter).
Robert decided to give him another job. A job that when he can do it on his own, will pay pretty good. (at least on my pay scale).  MOWING THE LAWN! I think that is a big job, but Robert (and Kyle) feel like he is up for it. Really? Can't he be little for just a little bit longer? I guess not. (insert me sobbing as I look at these pictures)
Look at him! I can't believe he is ready to grow up!

I LOVE his face in this one. It took all he had, but he got that thing started.

5 who want to talk about it:

Brit

i remember the first time I mowed the lawn!! I bet he feels SO PROUD OF HIMSELF!!
Brit

I miss you :)

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Kent and Wendy

Man - our boys never got paid for baby-sitting. we were too cheap!

Marilyn Lewis

I know some young men who paid for their mission totally from their lawn mowing business....this could be the start of something great for him! It is hard when your children are taller than you are. I should know since all 4 of mine tower over me!

Sara

Way to go. I can hardly get the lawn mower started myself. I believe we have a few scouts in our ward that are paying for camp with mowing members lawns. I guess that means nowadays lawn mowing is a hot commodity.

Brittney

I love that he is wearing work gloves!! So cute! It is kinda hard that they are growing SO fast!!