Today, he looks like this.
Yesterday, I held him in my arms all day long. Today, I have to chase him down for a hug.
Yesterday, every experience he had was my doing. Today, he discovers new things on his own.
Yesterday, I couldn't imagine 7 minutes without him. Today, he spends 7 hours away from me.
Yesterday, our days were simple and uncluttered. Today, our days our busy, crazy and chaotic.
Yesterday, I read books to him. Today, he reads to me.
Yesterday, he wore size 1 in shoes. Today, he wears size 1 in shoes...12 inches separating them.
Yesterday, we celebrated every new tooth. Today, we celebrate him losing those same teeth.
Yesterday, he wore the clothes I picked for him. Today, it's all about sports shorts and T-shirts.
Yesterday, I bathed him every night with lavender soap. Today, he showers alone.
Yesterday, we played with balls for hours and hours. Today, I sit on the sidelines and cheer for him.
Yesterday, my heart flip-flopped at every grin. Today, we tell silly jokes and laugh together.
Yesterday, I lovingly washed and hung his baby clothes. Today, I am going through those same clothes getting ready for another boy.
Yesterday, I cried when I realized how fast he was growing. Today, I cried because I don't know where the last seven years have gone.
Yesterday, I thanked God for the privilege of raising him. Today, I thanked God for the privilege of raising him.
I know that every yesterday has shaped who he is today. It is still so hard to see time pass so quickly.
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Bittersweet. I remember going through Ellie's clothes, getting ready for Annie. I cried. I cried tears of sadness because Ellie could no longer wear them. I cried tears of happiness that I got to have another sweet girl that would wear them.
Wonderful post. He is so handsome. Such a sweet little man!
So sweet.
I can't believe the boys are growing so big and independent.
brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it, thus why I have yet to post JP's 7 year post!
I loved this, my sweet friend. Cherish this moment.
Very soon...when the baby is born, that same seven year old will seem like he is seventeen. He will look bigger and act older.
What a wonderful big brother he will be to a littl brother. He is now your Boy1. Oh how I love boy1.
By the way, you look darling pregnant. You should post aome pregnancy picts.
Sure love you.
so so so sweet janelle. i love how much you love being a mommy!
This is a beautiful post. It is clear that you savor every moment of motherhood. Can't wait to see pics of that new baby boy! God is so good...
These are all great pictures BTW. Love those freckles and that red sweater with his red hair. He's a keeper!
Awww, you made me cry! Even though my little bundle of precious is making me NUTS today! :-)
sweet mama.
what a handsome young man. and wow...each one of those "yesterdays and todays" were so true.
seriously? seven?
you think i'm kidding, but one day he will cherish this.
or at least his wife will.
awww...that is such a sweet post. I love it! thanks for sharing
today I was just telling my hubbie how much i apprceiate our baby because our boys are getting so big and i truly see why people say the time goes so fast
What a sweet post and what a darling boy you have! It is amazing how quickly the time goes.
This post is so sweet. It is so bittersweet raising children. I want them to stay little and I also want them to blossom and grow into wonderful grown-ups.
Lord, Help me remember every detail, big or smaill. In Jesus name. Amen.
Oh, it's just heartbreaking and bittersweet at the same time.
These pictures are precious and so are your words.
He's the big brother...and something tells me he's gonna love it!
Remember when he wanted to grow up and marry you? So sweet! Z has grown into a wonderful boy, and I love seeing him play with Elle, he is so caring towards her!
Yesterday our boys played together.
Today our boys played together.
Love that. Love you.
Such an honor to share our yesterdays and todays and tomorrows.
Ohhh, you should really put a "Tara, get a tissue" warning at the top of this one. *wiping tears* Oh my word - what a great post. He is so handsome, and I found myself nodding (while tearing up) at every yesterday/today that you wrote.
Why don't you live closer??? We could SO be the perfect playdate!! :)
And I think that Dawn has a great idea - post some preggo pics!! All the cool kids are doing it. LOL
p.s. - I'm jealous that you know which clothes to wash.
You brought tears to my eyes and gave me a good reminder to soak up time with my girls. They do grow so fast!
Okay... either I am super emotional, or this hit a huge heart string for me! I KNOW!! What happened and where did the time go? I knew to expect time to pass quickly, but not in a mere blink and BOOM - they are dodging hugs! Thank you for sharing.
You are the best and sweetest mom!!!! I hope you copy this and put it in his scrapbook and read it on those not so fun days. He is a sweet little boy and we just love that we are friends! I love this post you have of him. Makes me want to do one of my boys...but I am just not good at words like you are. I want to see pregnancy pictures too!
What a sweet post. He is adorable!
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