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July 7, 2014 by: Shell

Soaking It All Up

It’s the ritual of a hug, a kiss, a squeeze, and noses done at every bedtime.

It’s “Mom, will you go in the deep end with me?” at the swimming pool.

It’s a hand held.

It’s a little boy snuggling in the middle of the bed because he had a bad dream.

It’s “Watch this, Mom!”

It’s “You ARE coming with me, right, Mom and Dad?”

It’s a boy sitting in my lap to watch a movie.

It’s “You’re so beautiful, Mom.”

It’s “I love you so much it hurts.”

It’s “Can you help me?”

It’s a smooch goodbye(pronounced “smmmutch” and only refers to a kiss on the lips).

It’s helping tie shoes, put on bike helmets, and cut the crusts off a sandwich.

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Photo by Jacqueline Perry Photography of Raleigh-Durham

It’s realizing that while I feel like my boys are still my little boys… that pic right there was taken two years ago, not just recently, the way it feels… it’s time flying by so quickly.

It’s knowing that all of these little boy things, all these little moments, they aren’t going to last much longer.

Soon it will be eye-rolls and “Mom, I don’t need your help!” and “Do I really have to kiss you?”

So, I’m soaking it all up, all these glorious little every day occurrences that will soon be nothing but a memory.

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Comments

  1. Alison says

    July 7, 2014 at 7:16 am

    Time is truly not our friend! Sigh.

    • Shell says

      July 7, 2014 at 8:29 pm

      It’s really not. But lucky you gets to snuggle some babies again soon! 

  2. Julia says

    July 7, 2014 at 8:36 am

    I so get that feeling. Even though Jack is still young I wonder how long all of the hugs, kisses and lap sitting will last.

    • Shell says

      July 7, 2014 at 8:30 pm

      I figure it will come without warning. I’m trying to enjoy it while I can! 

  3. Natalie says

    July 7, 2014 at 9:24 am

    It goes by sooo fast! Soak it up my friend!

    • Shell says

      July 7, 2014 at 8:30 pm

      Thanks, Natalie- you, too! 

  4. Allison B says

    July 7, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    I feel this way about summer this year. It’s my last summer before I send my son to school full time and it’s going to fast. I’m enjoying every second of having a sweet affectionate little boy! It’s going to break my heart when he doesn’t want to snuggle and give me kisses anymore. 

    • Shell says

      July 7, 2014 at 8:31 pm

      My youngest will be in kindergarten this fall. I can’t believe all my kids will be in school all day long so soon. We’re soaking up these lazy days together. 

  5. sisters from another mister says

    July 7, 2014 at 3:07 pm

    Their hearts will always be yours … not Mama’s boys … but just loving on their mom for the lifetime of memories she created xxxx

    • Shell says

      July 7, 2014 at 8:32 pm

      I hope so, I really do. 

  6. Chris Carter says

    July 7, 2014 at 10:10 pm

    I am trying to soak it up too!! Giving in to my own demands of myself, and finding freedom (just a bit) in being IN the moment with my kids. Good for you for soaking it up!!

    • Shell says

      July 8, 2014 at 5:07 pm

      I hate that I even have to remind myself to do it, but I’m working on it! 

  7. Kerry Ann @Vinobaby's Voice says

    July 8, 2014 at 7:45 am

    I’m trying to be so much more aware of this. My only is going on eleven. Most 13-yr-olds I see want nothing to do with their parents. I’ve vowed to be a sponge.

    • Shell says

      July 8, 2014 at 5:07 pm

      I keep hoping mine will be different. But I guess all kids hit that point eventually.

  8. Charlotte says

    July 8, 2014 at 11:45 am

    My goodness, your boys are so handsome, Shell 🙂 And good for you for soaking it all in. What a wonderful mommy you are. And your boys love you so very much (PS: love that they hold your hand and that you have these gorgeous snapshots of them in your mind’s eye). 

    XOXO

    • Shell says

      July 8, 2014 at 5:08 pm

      Thank you! I just can’t believe they’re already 2 years older than this! 

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