Tuesday, April 27, 2010

A Time to Reflect on My Boys

It is amazing, as a parent, how the littlest things can put a fear in you, like you've never ever felt. Today, Tyler scared me enough that when I caught my breath, I took time to reflect on both my boys.

It seems like just yesterday, Tyler was telling me that my kisses were "magic kisses," making every boo boo, nightmare or bad feeling just disappear. He would tell me, "Momma, you're my heart." And boy, he had no idea, just how much he was (and still is) my heart as well.


(boys then)

And Joshy, wow, I can't believe he is already nearly five years old. I remember when I started this blog, he was just a baby...now my baby is growing up. While most little ones have a favorite blanket, pacifier or toy as their security, Josh's security was rubbing my face. In the beginning it used to annoy me - I couldn't even move without his hands on my face, but now, as he is getting older, the little rubs, are fewer and farther between...and I am already a little sad.


(boys now)

Today Tyler forgot to take his phone with him when he went out to play with his friends. Well, his friends couldn't seem to find him and that put me into a tailspin. He wasn't at the normal hangouts, and I was ready to call 911, but finally, he showed up. It's not that I am normally that panicky, but as my children get older, the more dangers I see out there and the more I hope that the lessons I have taught them, will protect them in life.

Children do change your life, and I blessed every moment that I am with them.