All Grown Up ! This is Not Fair! (Sob, Sob)
How did this happen? Really--is somebody playing a joke on me? I promise that just yesterday I was in the hospital's delivery room bringing Kade into the world. He was a robust 8 lb., 9 oz. baby boy and I couldn't believe how lucky I was to be his mom. I'd had an emergency C-section and was too weak to walk. Yet, in the middle of the night, I found myself missing my little guy so much that I slowly walked (hunched over) to the nursery window. I remember gazing in on him--he was sound asleep and looked so peaceful. Who did he look like? Would his personality be sweet or saasy? I remember pleading with God that he'd be a honorable son, a good citizen and would strive to make correct decisions throughout his life.
Sixteen years later and look at him now. All grown up! I am really shocked at how quickly the time has gone by. (I remember when Kade was small--the time seemed to go so slowly. When I was getting up with him at night as a baby, I thought that period of life would never end.) I only have Kade for two more years, then he's out on his own. Have I taught him what it takes to survive in this world? Can he cook, iron and do his own laundry? Will he continue to make good decisions?
Sorry to ramble on but Kade recently went to his first Prom and I just saw this photo today. I'm having one of those, "I hate my kids growing up moments" and had to share.
I'm off to Florida for Spring Break. Maybe I'll see you at Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios or Sea World? I'm so excited to relax in the warm weather!
I'll write again next week.
Until then, keep a smile on your face, my friend!
LB
19 Comments:
You have a very handsome son, Lisa! I know how you feel - our son turned 30 this year - how in the world did that happen?!!!! We moms are allowed these nostalgic moments now and then. Have fun in Florida - take lots of pictures!!
Have fun in florida!!!
Nice prom pic of your son....sweet!
Funny you should mention reflecting on if you taught your son to do laundry, Ironing & Cooking when he is on his own someday. My DH never did learn those traits(from his mommy). Good thing your doing so....kuddos! His future wife will love you for that!
Honestly, my Dh was almost 30 and would still go eat at his mom's and BRING his laundry to his mommy to clean.~ha! he had it good(for at least 30 years)Tee hee!
Have a great spring break!
I know exactly how you feel, I have a 18 year old, that will graduate this year. How could this happen, It was just a few years ago, that I was taking care of the 2 yr and keeping him away from the newborn that is now 15... I miss those early years !!! When I see home movies I just cry....
I feel the same way, Lisa. Matthew's 16th birthday is tomorrow and it seem just yesterday he and Kade were running around the yard together. Matt was asking me this morning about where to get flowers for his prom date. It really does go fast, doesn't it?
Have fun in Florida!
Great photo Lisa! I think Kade looks like you, and I think you and Steve have a remarkable young man there! Congratulations!
Have a good time in FLA! :)
God Bless,
Colleen
Lisa,
It is so true. Those baby/preschool years seem to just go so slow. Will I ever get sleep again? Will I ever have adult conversation? Will the diapers ever end and then the years start racing. I am doing my best to savor these years and not try to rush them, I can see you are doing the same!
Valerie
Lisa, I feel your pain. My oldest just turned 18 in Feb. It's so strange to look at him and try to picture as that little bundle. What's really crazy is thinking about sending him off to some place on this globe in less than a year to preach the gospel. I know I can't be that old! Hang in there, teenage boys really are fun, aren't they?
Oh Lisa. I totally understand your pain! I sometimes think I want to keep my 11 yo and 6 yo at the ages they are! Isn't it a shame (in a way) that we can't keep our kids frozen in time at the age that we want them. Thank goodness we scrapbook!!!!! Kids grow up sooooo fast. And yet, it seems just the other day that the kids were small enough to be totally dependant on you and completely innocent. Take a deep breath, and remember that when you have done the best job you can do in raising your kids, you then have to trust that and trust them to make the right decisions. Stay strong, and keep smiling. Love, Kate
Great story about Kade. I have boys and I am fearing the day when they leave. On another note, I was one of the winners of the contest and I have not heard anything. Please let me know if you need anything from me, I am really looking forward to my winnings!!!!!
Thanks,
Krystal
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Have fun in Florida. Its my home. My husband is military and brought me to WA. I would do anything to get back home. Def. go to universal!!
I also say the same thing when I see pictures of my boys who are 10, 8 and 4. They do grow up so fast...I'm dealing with the "my house is going to be empty this fall" syndrome since the youngest will be starting school...sniff-sniff.
You sound like such an awesome mom...I have no doubts that he thinks so and that the things that you have taught him have affected him in ways you may not even know yet. God bless you!
bonjour Lisa,
I hope you're well.
one day, I dream to meet you.
I think often to you. And I admire what you did because you worked so hard before to become the Lisa Bearnson of CK.
It helps the people like me to stand up and to going on to realize our dreams.
Merci Madame.
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Lisa, they look very cute together! Her dress is very pretty too. Sorry that you are having the blues about your baby becoming a man too quickly...I can imagine that must be difficult! Hang in there!
It is always hard to watch them grow up - it's even harder when they are all gone - I just moved my youngest to Seattle - Empty Nest - that has been hard.
I promise it will get better - especially with all of the great photos and journalings that have been done :)
I don't even know how I ended up on your blog, but I have to say, You are amazing! I'm sure your life can be completely busy at times, but then you take the time to write about tea parties and kite flying with your kids. You inspire me. Actually my five year old is supposed to go to the zoo tomorrow with his pre K class, and we are going to skip it and have some alone time. The three year old will still go to his class while we play together. Life is just too short to be so busy and forget the important stuff.
And P.S. CK is my other inspiration, wouldn't know what to do without it!
I think what impresses me the most about that picture is how modest his girlfriend's dress is. I get so annoyed with the girls who wear such revealing clothing so to see someone dressed modestly, (albeit stunning!) is very refreshing!! It just goes to show you that you can look beautiful and classy without being too revealing.
that's a great picture, and one they won't be totally embarrassed about in the years to come - like my husband's prom picture with powder blue ruffle shirt! :)
i think something has gone haywire in the universe and time just seems to go by much more quickly...for all of us...we try to slow down but just can't. :(
My nephew graduates high school this year, his brother just got his driver's license and my son is 14...how did that happen?
How sweet is that picture. My the time does fly. I am getting so nervous just watching my sweet five year old get ready to start "real" school in the fall!
Just know that you doing the best you know how to do in life with your children you have raised them right. they will fly off into the world but always look back at home and remember the great values and lessons that came from the mothers heart.
Oh my goodness.. he is sooooooo HANDSOME!!! You should be so proud ( which I know you are *Ü*) I have a gorgeous 16 year old daughter who I have the same concerns for.. but as a mom.. I don't think we'll ever think we're prepared enough to send our babies out into the world.... I think you're doing GREAT!!!
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