"We are all wanderers on this earth...our hearts are full of wonder, and our souls are deep with dreams." ~ Gypsy proverb

Friday, April 1, 2011

My Loves Pt. 2 ~ The Boy

At DeLeon Springs
His lashes are as long as they are thick, making any girl envious enough to tell him so.   He has always been my sensitive, shy, compassionate cuddlebug, content to stay in my arms for as long as I will hold him.  I see glimpses of a more independent and braver version emerging, subtly reminding me that soon his wanderings will take him farther than I can follow.

You can often find him among his favorite things: Lego, video games, board games, parkour, swimming, nerf wars, playing with dad, and being with his friends. But my favorite things about him are his gentleness, humor, versatility, and easy-going nature which make him the best big brother any drama-loving little sister would appreciate. 

I make no excuses for going on and on about my children.  Hubs likes to joke that I am blinded by them.  Maybe I am, but I'd also like to believe I can see them clearer now, more than ever. 

Also linking to Sherry's Nature Connections and Amanda's This Moment.

Wishing you a warm and beautiful spring weekend.  Happy April!!!

23 comments:

  1. He sounds like a very special and much loved son. x

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  2. You don't need an excuse to love your children the way you do---that is the way with one's children. They are the best of this world! Have a peaceful weekend MJ.

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  3. I love when mama's talk about their babes so. Jacinta

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  4. Gotta love boyz! Kids are amazing, too little embrace it. We are among the lucky who do! Happy Weekend!

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  5. Well, he *does* have beautiful eyes! And you'd be a bit worried if you couldn't endless gush about your own little man!!
    have a great weekend MJ
    xxxCate

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  6. This is something I can completely relate to right now. Why must they grow?? Sniffle

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  7. Before I even got to the text of the post, I thought, "Oh, those lashes!" I can certainly see why you love him so (and not because of the lashes!). Happy weekend to you four!

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  8. Super photos! Sons are fun. :)

    Visiting from SouleMama this morning. Here's a link to our moment:: http://gadboisfamily.com/2011/04/01/this-moment-sleepyhead/

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  9. You can't love them enough I tell you. Your boy looks like a doll (and not just because of those gorgeous lashes).

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  10. Another beautiful post! So much mama's love shining through, there is nothing wrong with that! :) Happy Weekend, MJ!

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  11. Oh my! Those lashed ARE to die for! Aren't you glad you live in the south? Thanks for stopping by again. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  12. Oh, my! I hope the bush survived!

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  13. he's so cool! i love his lashes but the little lizard is what caught my eye first- he seems like he is very into his natural surroundings. :)

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  14. Wow... looks like he has got a ton of energy!
    http://www.makehappyblog.com/?p=437

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  15. love the parkour photos!

    here is ours http://www.makehappyblog.com/?p=437

    J vis makehappyblog.com

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  16. Oh my the lashes...and never feel you have to apologize for being in love with your children!

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  17. totally, totally awesome.
    these are fantastic photos, as always...

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  18. he sounds a wonderful son.

    I think it is our duty as mumma's to go on about our children, we are their cheerleaders, their supporters, their comforters, They should know that they are loved unconditionally and should grow up certain that they ARE the centre of our world. From this strong, independent adults will grow.
    Funny, my two are exactly as you describe, but the other way around - my boy is fully of drama, energy and never still for a moment, when as his little sister is the calm, placid cuddlebug, lover of peace, stillness and quiet. They are the yin to each other's yang and draw strength and power from each other.

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  19. Wow! YOu're not kidding about those lashes!

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  20. wow - this post was really beautiful and so touching. well done.
    those lashes! woah, mama!

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  21. A beautiful boy, MJ. A boy who loves cuddles now will be a strong man someday. That's what I think anyway. : )

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