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April 9, 2010

my baby

In fifteen days our youngest child will turn seven.

Where has the baby gone?

He is at a point where he doesn't want public hugs, or even private bedtime kisses.  Bedtime hugs are okay.  It's a healthy sign of independence, I tell myself.  But sometimes I miss my baby.  
At least I can still do this.
Papa has been away, in Los Angeles finishing a new CD.  So Shawn has been the "man of the house."  Still a little man.
But a tough one.
After all, he is a green belt now.
And he can clobber me in Monopoly.  In the above game I had $16 and all mortgaged properties.  He had several thousand dollars and several monopolies.  I told him when I am an old lady he can get me a proper house. 

Don't even ask me about our chess games!

11 comments:

Life As I Know It said...

Aw, I feel the same way watching my boys grow. My baby just turned 5.
But they'll ALWAYS be our babies, right?

Tree Huggin Momma said...

GreenTween turns 12 at the end of the month, and I just can't believe I have been a parent for 12 years :)

Elizabeth said...

Happy Birthday to your baby! He's a cutie!

KathyA said...

They do grow so very quickly. I used to try to sing the song "Where Are You Going My Little One" to our babies, but could never get through without crying. (My 'babies' are now 30, 33, and 34!!) Enjoy them!

Mamí♥Picture said...

aww so cute!!!!!!

Francesca said...

Oh, he'll always be your baby, even now that he's his own (little) man!

Anonymous said...

where do the years go?

Jeannette said...

Ahw...he has his birthday on the same day as I have mine.
He is such a cute little man...tough but cute. ;)
Big hug, Jeannette

Cobalt Violet said...

That first picture is so sweet!
It reminds me of my sweet nephew who is 4 and already not cuddling as much! Wish we could bottle that!

denise said...

Oh, my oldest turned 7 not long ago. It is a big one - so much growth & change at this age. :)

ticklishfromadistance said...

I know how you feel. Goes so, so fast. Happy almost birthday!