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Eight is Great

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?

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  3. 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.

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  4. 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. 😉

    Happy Birthday to your son and hugs to you, mom!

    Shirley

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  7. 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!

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  9. Happy Birthday, H#2! 😉
    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.)

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  18. 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!!

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  20. 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!

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  23. 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.

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  27. 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.

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  43. 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!

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  52. 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!

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