I Work From Son Up To Son Down

Jul. 2, 2006

He Is Growing Up

Posted in Another Boy Story

Levi Den at age 3 years old....adorable!

Levi Den at age 11.....sooo handsome!

The other day Levi asked me if I would take him and his two

brothers to the park and the lake, and I said "Sure, why not."

So off we went, and we had a great time! So much fun, and I

got some great pictures of him and the other boys being mischeivous

little boys splasing about. I was looking at this photo of him on that

day, and I ran across this photo of him at 3 and my heart just melted.

He was so cute, and is so handsome now.

I have really enjoyed my time with him the last 11 days, just him and

I. I have tried to make each day special for him and I since he

is getting older and will remember so many things. If I bought myself an iced

chai, I bought one for him as well. If I went to town, I tried to make

sure he got to tag along. They grow up so fast.

We went to buy him some sandals last night, and he is now in a 7 maybe a 7.5

in men. My eleven year old is turning into a young man, he is growing like

a weed, and he is amazing me. I am thankful for this special time I have had

with him while the two older boys have been gone. The Lord has showed me

some things that I need to work on with him, and I have gotten out my

"Plants Grown Up" book to help me teach him some beautiful ways to overcome

with the help of the Lord. It's a special transition time for him, and I am loving what

I am learning about him everyday. He is gonna be quite the man someday!

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Jul. 2, 2006 - I figured something out (0:

Posted by Canadagirl

Sense your older two are off on a trip your 3rd and precious son is standing out to you more. There is less to hid him from your sight. I think this is a time to savor and make sure you have it as a reminder to get him apart... just you and him ....even when the older two are back. Make Mom and Son dates. Now I need to tell myself this very important lesson.
lol.

In Him,
-Canadagirl

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Jul. 3, 2006 - My mom used to say...

Posted by Anonymous

that our (sis and me) birthdays bothered her more than hers did. Now I understand why. When they're so little it's hard to picture them grown up. And when they grow up, it's hard to remember them being so little. And it's not that I don't want them to grow up...but I wouldn't mind if the 'little' part just lasted a little longer and didn't go by quite so fast. :(

I'm glad you are getting to spend some time alone with him, Trina. I bet he'll remember this time for years to come as well. With 5 boys, I doubt there is much time for 'alone' time with them. I there isn't with 3. Heck, I don't think there was when it was only 2, lol!

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Jul. 3, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by trinaleah

Canadagirl: Yes, I think it's important to always try to get one on one time in with each boy. I take turns with them, but it's tough to be consistent with the "only one" child.

Anonymous: I think I know who you are, but not 100% sure, so do tell me who... =)
Your comment is beautiful and true. I am seeing things through a little different lens lately. Yes, with 5 it is hard to have time to spend with each one individually as much as I would like. Which is why I love homeschooling, this gives me time to watch them with their brothers and so many things I wouldn't be able to see if they were in a public school each day. This time is precious with them, but it goes very quickly, and sometimes I feel like I am in a countdown to 18. I am thankful for the moments I get with each one.

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Jul. 3, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by momto3blessings

He sure is getting big . I remember when he was that little. Im glad you are getting some one on one time with him. Making great memories.

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Jul. 3, 2006 - Awww!

Posted by Anonymous

He is so handsome! Doesn't it just break your heart to see those old photos? I want to freeze my kids and not have them grow anymore!

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Jul. 3, 2006 - Oops!

Posted by Anonymous

Sorry! Forgot to say this is Dawn, from So a Blond Walks Into a Blog. :)

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Jul. 3, 2006 - Wishing you a HAPPY 4TH OF JULY !!!!

Posted by Canadagirl

I just put up a pic of the fireworks here in the Kootenay's after you came for a visit. I also anwered your ? .
In Him,
-Canadagirl

PS; I miss the 4th of July fireworks in Seattle Wa. at the Ivar's fireworks. )0:

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Jul. 3, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Tiany

I love how you share what is on your heart when it comes to your boys! I can "feel" what you are feeling through your post and being as I have 3 growing little boys of my own it just gives me goose bumps to read your thoughts on your boys at stages that I can only imagine right now with mine being so young. So much to look forward to yet so much I am going to miss as they grow. You remind me to not take any of it for granted!

Thank you!
Hugs~
Tiany

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Jul. 3, 2006 - They grow up so fast...

Posted by FaithfulGrace

...glad you had opportunities to share with him this week.
Thank you so much for sharing,
Wishing you a blessed 4th of july
Linda

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Jul. 4, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by friends4tea

They sure do grow up fast! I just cut my little guy's hair last night. (Trimmed off his little curls.) And today he looks so much older! sniff sniff! Where's my baby??
=)

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About Me

Ohhh...what 5 boys can get you into! Join me on my daily journey with my beloved sons, and on being the Godly wife and mother that I am trying to be! I was married at 17 to my first true love when he was 18. I know it sounds crazy, but we had both of our parents blessings. I had my first son at 18, well almost 19. I am 35, and will be married a whopping 18 years in June. I was homeschooled as a teenager in the 1980's, and I homeschool my boys as well. We live on 20 acres, and we allow the boys to roam and just be boys! Life is good and we are HAPPY!