And he grew tall
And he ran fast
Knew what he liked
And what he didn’t
*
And he smiled at them
so very proud
And told them he was okay
*
And they smiled back
And heaved a sigh
-for the baby days were gone
*
I just wrote that on the last page of a photo book I put together of my son’s first two years.
And now I’m a big, blubbering, mess of parent butter.
He’s so brave, and smart, and already independent.
And once again I find myself proud and terrified at the same time.
** On a completely unrelated note- When I was sixteen, I declared that marriage was an institution I would not take part in. I also knew I wouldn’t have children because I was selfish by nature and had way too much to do to change the world.
I am ridiculous.
your voice is beautiful.
You obviously haven’t heard me sing in the shower… but, thank you.
xoxo
Awesome. And beautiful.
Awww…this is so beautiful!
Oh… start…
It’s hard to make the transition, but there is so much deliciousness ahead. Wonderful conversations where you learn about the crazy rainbows and rodeos in their head, and amazing feats of bravery as they mature and take on the world. Watching little ones grow is one of the hardest and most amazing things we do.
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Beautiful, lady… Bring on the rodeo.
I love how honest this post is!You are amazing and your love for the little guy oozes from your pores and fills the space between yourself and him:)He’s a lucky lil guy to have you for a Mommy! You are by no means ridiculous, though before we experience the all encompassing love that we have for our children, we can not fathom how it will change our perspective or the magnitude of its power over us!Happy Mothering, my friend!
Truthful Mommy recently posted..Elf on A Shelf run Amuck
Ah, the wisdom of a teenager! I posted about the same thing today.
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Yeah, I knew it all back then… except maybe which outfit to wear. But other than that- I knew everything.
Awwww I actaully think you’re super cute. I hate how fast these little guys grow. My oldest is almost 12. 12!! And I’m not ok w/it. He blew me a kiss today as I dropped him off w/his swim team…he hasn’t done that since kindegarden! HOLD onto your little guy tight…they grow up fast.
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You’ve captured it perfectly, the pleasure and pain of watching them grow up. Sigh. Now I’m a big, blubbering mess of parent butter – which is a beautiful phrase.
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ha ha- I used to say I probably wouldn’t have kids, either. residual traumas from or own childhoods, I guess. lovely piece about your little one
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Its all sweet and cute until you realize what the end of that era actually means! Like – Terrible Twos!
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LOL – at 14 we were all blissfully stupid! Beautiful pic. 2 years goes way too fast….
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It’s true, I was blissfully stupid back then… and adamantly so! Perspectives change so much when you look through mommy eyes.
The baby days are fleeting… and the two notes are more related than you might think ;-D
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i was a stupid teenager too. i said i was never having kids and if i did i’d only have one! still only have one but my uterus is crying out for another!
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