My grandsons continue to grow and mature in ways that continually astonish me. This past week, Megan provided proof of the rapid rate of growth for both Bubby and Mac.

Bubby — who is age 5, remember — made a to-do list of all he hopes to accomplish during his Christmas break from kindergarten:

child's to do list

Translation, per Megan:

1. ride bikes

2. hike

3. do a craft

4. go to the park

5. play date

6. legos

7. movies

8. Skyzone (a trampoline play center)

9. Ice skating

10. Roller skating

The "C B M P" are the initials of those invited to join him, Megan adds.

One clever speller and motivated kindergartner, wouldn't you say?

And then there is Mac, who at 2 1/2 years old can now ride a bike, as shown in this video of his bike ride at the park:

I love that Bubby and Mac are thriving and no longer babies in any way. I must say, though, that it sure is a good thing there is another grandchild on the way as this grandma certainly will be delighted to have a little one filling the grandbaby spot my two grandbigboys have clearly grown out of.

Today's holiday themed question:

Snowmen or Santas? Which is the dominant theme of the holiday decor at your place?