I know that my boys are growing up. This is really evident with Clayton lately. This really hit me last week as I was making his lunch. He usually tells me how many sandwiches he wants (meaning: how many pieces to cut it into). He asked for four and so I made four neat little sandwiches and gave them to him. He looked at them and then we had the following conversation:
Clayton: "Mom, did you cut four sandwiches?"
Me: "You know it baby!" (now keep in mind that I used my ghetto fabulous accent when I said this - I don't actually call him baby with any amount of seriousness)
Clayton (in an exasperated voice): "Mom! I am NOT your baby!"
I realize that he isn't a baby, but for some reason it made me really sad to hear him say it out loud (I actually got a little teary right there in the kitchen). In a lot of ways will always be my baby. But in most respects he was right - he really isn't my baby anymore. I just can't believe how fast time goes by as a parent. I heard someone tell me once that the days are long but the years go by so fast. It is so true! I love that he is growing and becoming more independent - I think the fact that he wants to be a big kid and do things for himself must mean that I am doing something right as a parent. I guess I just wish that he hadn't realized this yet...maybe I could have lived in my delusional state at least until he started preschool. It's a good thing that I have Noah - someone still needs to be my baby!
By the way - the top picture is of Clayton as a baby. He was probably about 5 months or so in that pic (just in case you were wondering).
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Aw, how sad and also so cute that he's no longer your baby, and he knows it. I can't believe it's been so long since he was your baby, though.
And good for you bringing some ghetto language to Vermont. Also, every time I hear people refer to each other as "baby" (which always bothered me before), I now can only think of The Office, and I love them for that.
oh... I love/hate it when they are old enough to tell you that kind of stuff! They grow up way too fast!!
It amazes me how fast they grow up. It is hard for me to believe that Clayton will be old enough to start Kindergarten next year, my Mom brought up that Landon will be starting Kindergarten in a couple of years and it made me so sad to think about, there is so much joy and sadness in watching your children grow up.
I really appreciate this post Ariane. I have felt a bit overwhelmed with having a new baby. I think the new born stage is one of the hardest and I hate the sleep deprivation. Your post reminded me that they are only babies for such a short time and that I need to enjoy this time when Ella is so little because before I know it she won't be a baby anymore. Thanks for the reminder.
P.S. I love that baby picture of Clayton. It is one of my favorites. You have such cute kids!
It's so hard not to be in denial. I call Reese a baby all the time and Tom always corrects me saying that she's not a baby anymore. I always snap back at him, "She will be my baby until the next one comes." But it sounds like it takes longer than that to come to terms with it. Although it's sad, it's kind of cute that he would say that.
"he" meaning Clayton...not Tom. :)
I hear ya. It's so great as the kids grow, but so sad too. I think I'll be one of those parents who is a wreck when Baylie goes to Kindergarten (and college, and when she gets married. . .)
It is exciting and sad at the same time to see your kids grow up. My 'lil Abbie has been the same way lately. "I am NOT A BABY!" she tells me. I keep telling her that she will always be my baby!
I definately agree that your first child will always be your baby to some degree, because they were your first baby. It is sad how fast they grow, but it's amazing to see the little people they are becoming!
That is too cute...his response it too funny!
Your baby is all grown up...well, kinda:) He reminds me so much of Wade...so independent. I love that baby pic! What a happy smile!
He is a cutie. Sadly they do grow up fast meaning we get old fast. haha just kidding!
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