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

Monday, August 15, 2011

The swell

The swell began with a newly 9 year old boy and his friends, about to competitively swim, bike, then run, with nearly 200 other children.

The excitement, the nervousness, the anticipation gripped everyone around us. As I watched this boy's father pace back and forth, back and forth, reminding me of a time 9 years ago (only then, the swell existed less in my chest but more in my belly). And then it's time, and before we know it...



a blur, a whirl, a crescendo...

thanks Nana for the last two pics :)

and it's over, as quick as it all started, foreshadowing all that I have to look forward to, and all that I have yet to experience in this beautiful life of his. It's happening too fast and I can't hold onto it long enough. Nine years has slipped through my fingers like sand. What's left is a swell, a swell that has filled every corner of my soul with love, pride, and joy. How I deserved such a boy, I will never know. All I can do is continue to hope that I do right by him as he deserves nothing less but the best of me. And this is when it hits me square between the eyes again, that this is the gift of parenthood, when we see we played some small part in showing a young life how to find joy.

much love and may many swells fill you up this week
xx oo

Linking with Amanda today :)...
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17 comments:

  1. HelenaAugust 15, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Oh, MJ. I feel the heart of you, the pride you have, the joy, all of it rising, rising. I know JUST what you mean.

    Thank you for this extraordinary post!

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  2. nunuAugust 15, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    what a cool event MJ and i love the way you express your feelings on motherhood. i couldn't have said it better.

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  3. Tracey ~ CloverAugust 15, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    He is so adorable MJ. I know you have enjoyed these nine years and I hope the next 99(!) are just as wonderful! xx

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  4. angieAugust 15, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    What a great event to have for these little people! Such fun.

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  5. bethAugust 15, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    what a great children's event....how fun !

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  6. EmilyAugust 15, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    It looks like so much fun -- I can read the pride and joy you have for him.

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  7. scraps of starlightAugust 15, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    I love the look of complete joy on his face on that last picture!
    No wonder you are proud :)

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  8. valleycampdurangoAugust 15, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    oh hooray for him! and i do love the age nine! he and lew would have such fun together. lew went to bed in a full ninja suit last night for 'sneaking' he said.swell! i'm going to show him this...there was a kids triathlon here a few weeks ago and he declined....this might entice him! have a good week!

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  9. AnonymousAugust 15, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    How exciting...for both of you! :-)

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  10. Erin @ Wild WhispersAugust 15, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    The excitement and fever pitch of this race is infectious! Great pics! Did he place well?

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  11. AngelaAugust 15, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Beautiful MJ! Look at the joy on his face! You are an awesome mom-the evidence is all there. Time is too fleeting. I can't take it either but I guess we gotta. Thank goodness for these swells and beautiful moments!

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  12. CoryAugust 15, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    I know just what you mean about feeling so darn lucky and the moments whizzing by. What a doll he is!

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  13. AmandaAugust 15, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    What a very proud moment - for your son and his parents!

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  14. NaomiAugust 15, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    This gave me chills!!! Miss you both we are counting the days till we can see you again!!! (((37))) ;-)

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  15. hello.August 16, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    i love the elegant, poetic way you describe the love for your children +'the gift of parenthood'. awesomeness! + congrats to your little dude!

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  16. UnknownAugust 16, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    what a fun and exciting day!
    and your words are always so beautiful.

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  17. melissaAugust 21, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    I fell so far behind this week and miss this, but I'm glad to have caught up. Your words, as always, are beautiful, and that boy - he looks so very proud in that last shot. He is definitely a boy whose parents give him their very best, and it shows in that self-assured smile.

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