New Shoes..

Today, I took the boys to get new shoes. It was an adventure to say the least. Then again going anywhere with 3- 3.5 year olds is an adventure anymore. I think I realized that they arent babies anymore. And that is way bittersweet for me. I mean, I want them to grow up and be indviduals, but at the same time I want them to be my little bundles of love forever. We get to the shoe store today and they each informed me that they wanted to "pick them out". Meaning they wanted to pick out what new sneakers they got. I figured they would all have to get the same pair since they have always had the same shoes, but I was wrong. Their little personalities came out and each picked out a different set of shoes. Davis had to have the Cars sneakers, Evan had to have the Incredibles sneakers, & Parker had to have Spiderman ones. In a way each of them picked out sneakers that are perfectly suited for them. Davis is a leader, an independent sole who thinks he knows it all...very similar to the Lightening McQueen character on his shoes. Evan...my little Dubbie....he thinks he is invinsible...a superhero in his own right. Parker is a reserved child, not overly personable, but just enough....but when push comes to shove he is the knight in shining armor (so to speak) saving everyone from all that is bad. I guess its just hard for me to see them grow up.