Michael's mom has told me that she almost didn't make it through the "why" stage with Michael. I think I may be there. I was thinking last night about Elliot's future, about his love of trains, his endless questions, his appreciation of beauty, his incredibly sensitive little feelings. I just can't imagine what he's going to look like when he's 14, 23, 36. It sort of feels like watching a flower open up. You can see hints of what it might look like - colors, shapes. But the full effect, well, you just have to wait for it. Right now I'm just happy he's 4 1/2, sleeping under a Thomas blanket, and 40 1/2 inches tall. I'm thankful that he hugs me EVERY time I ask, snuggles as long as I want, and is an interested conversationalist about almost anything. The days God enables me to be patient with him through his whining and whys, I see a sweet little boy who looks a whole lot like his papa. If this is the case, if he ends up anything like his dad having endured me as a mom, I'll be extremely thankful!
4 comments:
sweet, sweet post chris. i, too, love thinking about who jack will be as he grows up. i don't want them to lose their wonder for the world.
elliot has always been a consistent personality. he's asked why forever it seems & has always loved thomas. :)
(ummm-and are you sure about his height?? last summer elliot was taller than jack & jack was 40 inches at 4...)
Chris, YOU too will make it!!! His memories will more than likely be different than yours (some how?). I smile that he looks like his dad. I would like to say 'he is the spitting image!'
He is sweeter than sweet. What a blessing!
you are so much wiser than I was when you were Elliot's age! I know that he's not always easy but I also know how much you love him and appreciate what a great little guy he is. we love you all.
You're a good mom! You're a good mom! You're a good mom! What a blessed little boy to have you as his mom! He is just like his mom too with the "why's" - don't you remember telling me you always asked questions about everything!?! I miss you!
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