When I put you to bed last night I selfishly asked you not to be eight today. It’s too big. Too old.
You looked at me curiously and said you have to grow. I asked why and your reply…to get big and get a good job.
Sigh. There is just so much time for that. You still have too many games to play, too many balls to bounce and so many things to learn.
You also promised we could always visit each other because you will always be my kid no matter how old you get. Yes you will. I’m going to hold you to that promise.
Thank you for another year of laughter, joy and fun. You are truly a special little boy God has entrusted in my care. I am so lucky to have you.
Love, Mom
One Year Ago: Seven?
Jill Riter says
A very happy birthday to your sweet son! And many blessings to his loving mother… yes, time goes too fast.
deeba says
Happy Birthday to your precious son Cathy! They do grow up too fast! My daughter turned 14 yesterday!! Time flies, and how!!
KathyB. says
Yes, you must definitely remind him when he is a handsome and busy man of importance , busy about the Noble Pig Winery ,that he is STILL your little boy and will visit you, forever and always. Happy Birthday little , but growing quickly precious boy.
gfe--gluten free easily says
Ah, you’ve made me cry again this year, Cathy. He is such a handsome, sweet boy … your youngest hooligan. My son turned 22 yesterday. We just spent a week away on vacation with him and most of the time he was being the independent adult, but sometimes he just relaxed and was still our kid. ๐
Happy Birthday to your son and hugs to you, mom!
Shirley
Cathy at Wives with Knives says
Even when he’s all grown up he will still be your little boy. The mother-son relationship is so special and wonderful. Happy birthday to your eight year old!
Jennifer says
It’s so hard, isn’t it? It really does go by in the blink of an eye. Happy birthday to your little guy!
Erin says
Mine just turned seven, and that seemed big enough. I’m definitely not ready for eight. I suppose no mother ever really is. Happy birthday to your young man. He’s a handsome one!
HoneyB says
Happy Birthday to your little man! My baby just turned 23!!!
Katrina says
Happy Birthday, H#2! ๐
Love his hair, course, I’m partial to curly hair, but I love how he keeps it styled. You’ve taught him well! (And I’m not just talking about with the hair.)
June says
Happy birthday to your littlest one, and happy birthing day to you Cathy. He’s certainly a sweetheart!
Mental P Mama says
Ah if only we could stop the clock! Happy Birthday to a fine young man!
leslie says
Happy Happy Birthday to your little one
Farmchick says
Happy Birthday to your son. My son is about to turn 13 and all of a sudden looks like an adult. It does go by so fast.
annbb says
Happy Birthday to one of the cutest big boys EVER!
Lea Ann says
Great post. Happy birthday to your son.
Barbara says
Happy Birthday to your wonderful (and handsome) son!
Eight IS great!
Erin D. says
What a sweet post – these are sure to be treasured by your son when he’s old enough to appreciate them. ๐
Sally D says
They grow way too fast! My boy who was mommy’s little boy is turning 20 in a couple of weeks and I dont see him much anymore..its like pulling teeth to even get him to call me…lol
Enjoy your time with him, make lots of memories!!
Tammy says
Eight is indeed great! Happy Birthday to your son.
Kate says
Always cherish the time you have with them when they are young. You’ve heard tell that the time flies and I’m here to tell you that yes it does.
This photo and its processing is wonderful. Happy Birthday to your Big Boy!
barbie with a T says
Your post brought tears to my eyes. Tears of happiness for you and your little man. Adorable.
Pam says
Girl’s watch out….what a heartbreaker!…so cute!
Enjoy!
LilSis says
He’s a doll! Don’t worry; it’s hard to watch them grow up but he’ll always be your little boy even when he’s taller than you. Time does fly by, though. It seems like just yesterday when my youngest was a toddler, now he’s almost 6 feet tall.
Lena in VT says
Happy Birthday to the sweetest little boy!!
Cassie says
Happy Birthday!!!
My baby is 8 and when I look back I am frightened at how quickly the time passes.. even worse is that my first baby is 13. *faint* Blink of an eye!
Dawn says
Happy Birthday honey, you are so lucky to have such a wonderful family.
Dorothy says
Meant to tell you that you have such great handsome boys every time I see them. So this time they are beautiful, if a boy can be beautiful.
Susan at SGCC says
Happy Birthday to your beautiful boy! I know just how you feel. My “little girl” turned 16 a few days ago. I’m still wallowing in a puddle of tears. Where did the time go?
Bob says
Sweet. ๐ Happy birthday, little dude.
SnugBug says
Happy Birthday to Mr. Hooligan #2! Wishing you a day of fun and a year ahead of wonder! Yeah, eight really is great…and so are YOU! ๐
Year on the Grill says
wait til you have to say 28 is great… sigh, those 28 years flew by
pam says
Happy Birtday to the sweetie! You are seriously going to have girls lining up for both your boys!
Amber says
What a joy, to have children at home. Notice, I didn’t say teenager. Happy Birthday young little man.
Mousse says
Your son is absolutely gorgeous, much like the recipes on your website !!! Mousse….HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!!!!
Memoria says
Awww, happy birthday to your son. He is super cute.
Spinach Tiger says
Oh wow, how wonderful. Happy Birthday! I love your tribute to him.
sharon says
aww, what a handsome little fella. happy birthday!
Cheryl says
Eight IS great…and gads, landed our way too quickly too….. x 2!
Happy, Happy Birthday to the sweet hooligan….and hang in there, My Fellow Nostalgic Mom!
germanbini says
I wasn’t expecting to get all sappy and teary eyed coming here tonight – awwww! Thanks for sharing him and your thoughts with us readers. Happy Birthday little Hooligan, you are so cute!
theUngourmet says
Aw! Eight is great! My son turned eight the end of August. It is hard to believe. Time goes…and goes. Happy Birthday to your dear son!
Debbie says
I know the feeling Cathy. My boys are 25, 22 and 10….it goes by so fast…..too fast. Have a wonderful new year!
Katrine says
My son just turned 8 five days ago. I also asked him to not turn 8 already! Happy Birthday to your son!
Liz C. says
Time stands still for no one… not even mothers. I know it’s a bittersweet time, but I also know that you, above all others, will make good use of it. You are better at making memories than anyone I know. Your boys will never forget that.
Happy New Year to you all!
Jennslim-shoppin says
Ohh…that made my eyes tear up. My youngest daughter just turned 8 a month ago and it does seem like she’s changing before my eyes!
Happy birthday to your beautiful son!
Oklahoma Granny says
Such a handsome young lad! Hope his birthday was filled with all kinds of joys and surprises.
Blond Duck says
Happy birthday to your baby!
Lisa Sipple says
He is the absolute cutest, Happy Birthday one day late.
Melynda says
In the time it takes to sneeze, He will be 18! Enjoy these years, but all of them are great as well.
emiglia says
He looks and sounds so sweet! And smart… that’s a very insightful thing to say to his mom. Happy, happy birthday…
Alisa says
Happy Birthday! I agree, 8 is too old. These kids need to just slow down for us old folks.
Natasha - 5 Star Foodie says
Happy birthday to your son!!! and Happy new year!
Lisa says
Very sweet! I remember when my oldest son planned to work at the fire station less than a mile from our house and promised to bake cookies to share with me every week.
It does go fast but its true, he will always be your kid!
Marjie says
Your snow pictures are beautiful, and happy birthday to your son!
Juliana says
Happy New Year Cathy…to you and your family and Happy Birthday to your boy…so cute
Mary says
I wager your boy had a wonderful day. I hope when he is 30 he can read the words you wrote for him today. Happy New Year, Cathy.
Danielle says
Aw crud, I am all teary now! He is so handsome! I know how you feel…sigh.
Pam says
They sure grow up fast. Happy b-day to your big guy.
Fencepost says
Sweet post!
It is a shame they have to grow up.
Happy Birthday little guy!
Jennifer Fun House says
Awwwww! Happy (belated) Birthday to your big guy! WHY do they have to grow so fast??
johnjoy316 says
Your blog is interesting, i don’t know how you find the time. Good recipes, thanks for sharing.
johnjoy316 says
Your blog is a joy to read.
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