The Growing Gant Family...

Calvin has had fun "writing" stories these days.  He loves to draw pictures but hasn't quite mastered the writing part.  He doesn't let that stop him though.  He scribbles a pencil on every line of a piece of paper as if he's writing cursive and illustrates the page opposite his written story. While Grandma and Grandpa were visiting over Spring Break, they had the privilege of hearing one of his stories.  They're quite fascinating, as the plot slightly changes each time he retells it.  It's kept us all entertained and in suspense (o;

The boy's school has started doing an assembly time on the last Thursday of the month.  They sing praise songs together, talk about the theme they've been learning about in their classes and just get a chance to all be together as a school.  Parents are welcome, so when I can I go in. I was thankful to catch this sweet moment as I sat behind Calvin and watched his arms raise high in praise to our God.  It brought tears of joy to my eyes.  There is something so powerful in seeing a young heart express praise in this way, unhindered by what anyone else sees or thinks.  I pray his love and praise of God continues to grow and strengthen as the years go by. For now, I'll revel in this moment.  Thank you Jesus.

Honestly, I thought he'd outgrow the stage of legos before now.  I underestimated his love of building.  This kid literally loves it.  Although most lego sets come with instructions, he enjoys building his own creations as well.  I enjoy watching his skill.  Who knows what his love of creating will turn into someday. I'm thankful legos has been one of those activities the boys like to do together...for now at least. All.those.bags. He took all of Grandma's legos and came up with this . You've got talent William!

When a boys waits forever to try and catch an animal... True picture of patience and perseverance. (Either that or a good excuse to take a nap when you don't want to admit you're tired) William

If making a decoupage wallpaper out of your kids coloring papers was a thing, I think we would have been supplied enough from Calvin over the past year or so to do all rooms in our house...and then some.  This kid started putting pencils and color on paper a few years and I honestly thought he'd have grown out of it by now; or at least lost some of his interest.  Not the case.  I remember William being really into coloring for awhile but I feel like it didn't last as long as Calvin has. It's been fun watching his pictures change and they even include letters and words now that he's started reading.  The hard part?  Trying to sneak some of them into the recycle bin after we've enjoyed them for a bit.  If he finds them he's devastated that we threw away his masterpieces!  And yet, we'd be floating in paper if we'd kept them all (o; I still probably keep far too many.  My favorites are when he cuts his pictures out with scissors so they're tiny a...

This kid. He must be related to his Mama.  I think I was told a few times in my younger years that I was the peacemaker between my sisters. We are so proud of you William. And we are thankful for teachers that encourage and emulate what it means to live out the fruits of the spirit in every day life for him to see. He's going places in this world...I can hardly wait to see how God uses him.

 Birthdays are about... Mom bringing snacks to your classroom so you can be the special one for the day. Rice krispies with pumpkins because your birthday's in the Fall. Getting to share treats with your friends. Having candy on your doughnuts with a candle for breakfast. Getting your free birthday drink from Dutch Brothers. Celebrating at Pietro's with a few friends (and your brother, of course) Wearing eye patches while you blow out candles, just because. And all the sugar you can eat. Calvin, we are so excited for your to turn 6!  We hope this next year is as fun and filled with excitement as you are.  Love you Cal!