Friday, April 23, 2010

I love them

Part of the wonder of raising my boys comes when observing them as little people, learning, growing, changing right before my eyes. The memories that are woven into every laugh and every hug make me breathless with anticipation of what's to come, and at the same time take my breath away from the speed that everything is moving. Lucas doesn't want me to carry him from his bed to the couch for cuddles in the morning anymore. Instead, he'll hold my hand and tug me to the book shelf to choose a story or two before we begin our day.

Owen signs "all done" now, so very proud of himself for understanding and communicating. His whole face lights up with his smiles, most often when he's banging something or if he's managed to get ahold of one of Lucas' toys.



Every day there are such beautiful moments. This photo captures such a beautiful moment for me - my boy, my hand resting on his knee, his words, with his laugh. My dark circles and rumpled hair, the beginnings of wrinkles on my face.



And another beautiful moment - my baby boy, giving me kisses.



I love them.

5 comments:

Bonnie said...

Its plain to see you love them. And I can see why :)

Yvonne and Eric said...

Those pictures are precious. Your love for your boys definitely shines through. I love watching you with them, it inspires me to be a better mom.

Dan and Lynn said...

Such fun moments!! Your boys are adorable:).

mysistersjar said...

Hi Leanne, Thanks for commenting on my blog... I always wonder who is out there reading this stuff! Your family is darling. Lots of love shines through your photos and words. It's such a rewarding phase you're in... enjoy it! They'll drive away next week! haha

If you're related to Leah how I am assuming, then your husband is related to the Pletts. Mike and Deidre are some of our good freinds from college. They are coming down this summer to melt in the AZ heat with us. Small world.

Again, thanks and I'm glad I found your blog. Blessings, Linda

joyce said...

they DO age us. I looked at a photo of me when the girls were little like that and I had all the beginnings of ageing.

ah well, it's not a bad thing, even though all media will insist that it is.

(you are beautiful in any case. Inside and out)

 
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