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Lots of fun this Friday night at the Allen Watters Creek area. We sat on our blanket stretched out in front of a beautiful creek, with live music in the background. Very relaxing and lots of children for Barrett to mingle with.
At one point in the evening, I did see him leaning very far into the creek (way over). Matt called him over to the area we were sitting, and I noticed that he was his arms were completely soaked...along with the red bill of his hat!!!! Crazy kid! I'm just happy he didn't jump in and decide to take a swim!!!
I definitely had to frame this art work of Barrett's (at three years old). The Barner Family!!!! 
Mallory Brook Barner Appearance date: August 2012
We tested out our kite flying abilities this Saturday. One thing is for sure, we were NOT lacking wind! Winds were 30 - 35 mph!!!!
Notes to Barrett:Barrett, you're adorable. I love you from the bottom of my heart!!!!Over the months, I lose count of our little conversations...but I know we have A LOT! Every morning, I take you to your preschool, we talk and sing, and most of all...laugh!!!! You yell out when a car, truck, or bus pass us, saying, "Hey....nobody beats my mom!!!" "Go faster mom!!!"You also have a good eye for sports cars. You love Camaros, Mustangs, Corvetts, and Challengers. You are quick to know the color and type in a blink of an eye...and then expect me to "catch up to them"! hahaWe sing. We sing songs on the radio, we sing your preschool songs, and lets' not forget the "Color" CD! You don't have any idea how those songs stick with me throughout the day. I'll end up humming them, singing the words, or whistling them throughout the day! It's crazy. And every time I do it, I see your little smiling face in my mind!It's a wonderful way to begin every day.
Not too long along, we had the conversation about a book at school that had been read to you. It was about filling other people's "bucket". You explained to me that giving people hugs, telling them hello, sharing toys with others, and telling people I love you are ways to FILL a bucket.Well, all afternoon, we did things to fill one another's bucket. You sat beside me, you were friendly to people we saw in the store, you helped me clean the house and cook dinner, and even told me how beautiful I was!!!!Our buckets were completely filled...and probably running over!!!!Well, that night, you were taking a shower, and your dad had to get onto you. It broke your heart.
Your little body, still dripping wet...ran to me saying that your daddy had empied your bucket.It was so sad. Even I wanted to cry!!!!Of course I gave you multiple hugs and had to remind you of all the times your daddy has filled your bucket (playing cars with you, playing bears and lions with you, riding bikes with you, etc.)My sweet sweet Barrett. You're so smart and so quick to learn. One thing is for sure. You have a tender heart. I just hope no one ever breaks it on purpose. If so, they're going to have to answer to me!!!!!
Here's a phrase I've been known to say..."That's driving me nuts!" and "You're about to send me over the edge".Well, watch what you say, especially around YOU (Barrett) these days. You're become my sidekick, and right along with that...a parrot! Yes, just this week we were listening to a dog bark outside. It was a small dog and quiet persistant with its little yaps.Suddenly, you stood up in your chair and said, "Mom, do you that?" "That dog barking is driving me nuts.....and, it's about to send me over the edge!!!"I couldn't help but start laughing.Oh my! What have I done?!?!
Since our move to McKinney, we have been going to a new campus of The Branch. Still the same preacher, Chris Seidman, but a different campus. Barrett calls it, is "new" church! He absolutley LOVES his Sunday school classes...along with Ms. Julie and Ms. Maddy (his teachers).
I know he is learning too! We have him tell us about what he learned in class, and it's amazing to see how God is working in the lives of such little people! Sometimes Barrett understands the message in a completely different light! So sweet, innocent, and pure.
We couldn't wait for the festivities of Easter to approach this year. There were bounce houses, snowcones, popcorn, egg hunts, and best of all...God's presence as we shared time with our church family and friends.Sunday was followed by church with Gramsey and Papa (back over to our old campus). It was nice to see familiar faces from the Farmer's Branch area...and of course Gramsey and Papa Barner!!!!! After church, Papa told us that the Easter bunny came to his house!!!! We found all types of eggs, and one SPECIAL GOLDEN EGG with money in it!!!! Can you believe that?
With the addition of having a little girl, so many things come to mind! Lots of changes too!!! We'll be investing in dress up shoes, ribbons, make-up, Barbies, princess attire, dolls, jewelry, purses, prom dress, and who knows what else! I'm excited and nervous...to tell you the truth.I pray we have a great relationship with one another as a mother/daughter! There are so many wonderful things to look forward to. I cannot wait!!!! August needs to hurry up and get here!!!! In the mean time, Barrett is thinking of how to add his sister's toys to his own! I think he's on the right track!!!!
