Today’s Photohunt Theme is “Four”
A Braden burrito, one hand sticking out
Just four days old… fuzzy head, little pout
Sleeping so soundly, a thief in the night
Stealing our hearts while we put up no fight
After four weeks of learning, he pursed his lips well
And our stolen hearts continued to swell
Just beginning the journey of parenthood
Much already learned, much still not understood
In four short months time it became very clear
Nothing else had ever been so very dear
Or so frustrating right in the very same minute
Your patience is tested and pushed to the limit!
We have not yet gotten to the next four in line
only half-way there, but there’s plenty of time
No need to rush things or hope time would move fast
I’d rather cling and make each moment last
But by now we’ve learned that it never ends
The journey of parents just stretches and bends
Every challenge is met, then a new one appears
Little victories fade, and there will be new tears
But for every moment that passes a new wonder is born
Your spirit is lifted even as it is torn
The child will bring joy, laughter and mirth
To each piece of your life, every day after birth.
For all the fours had so far
And those still to come
I am blessed and happy
That he is my son.
#1 by Jientje on March 14, 2009 - 2:35 AM
Beautiful tribute!
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#2 by Mudhooks on March 14, 2009 - 3:14 AM
Lovely!
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#3 by SnoopyTheGoon on March 14, 2009 - 3:34 AM
Lovely series indeed. Thanks for sharing.
Have a great weekend!
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#4 by Veronica on March 14, 2009 - 4:41 AM
xxx
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#5 by Brita on March 14, 2009 - 5:10 AM
Beautiful!!!! Thanks for sharing.
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#6 by Hootin' Anni on March 14, 2009 - 5:43 AM
I adore ‘em all!!! Wonderful photos. And having you share all the ‘fours’ was a fantastic idea.
Mine is posted. Four of nature’s candelabras….come on over to view!
Happy weekend wishes to you and yours.
#7 by Digital Polaroids on March 14, 2009 - 6:12 AM
4 times great portraits
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#8 by Army Blogger Wife on March 14, 2009 - 7:13 AM
Too cute, and why shouldn’t everything be a tribute! LOL
Mine is up, and it is my four favorite people back together again after Gunner’s 3rd deployment to Iraq.
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#9 by pgoodness on March 14, 2009 - 8:19 AM
What a fabulous post and such great pictures!!!
#10 by Tara R. on March 14, 2009 - 8:21 AM
I’m all verklempt over here now. So sweet! I absolutely love the last shot (they are all wonderful).
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#11 by Mira on March 14, 2009 - 8:31 AM
Aww, can’t get over the cute photos, and what a sweet and lovely poem. Grat tribute. Here’s mine http://www.mirasblog.com/2009/03/photo-hunt-10-four.html
Miras last blog post..Photo Hunt #10 – Four
#12 by Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing] on March 14, 2009 - 8:38 AM
Friggin awesome.
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#13 by sassy mom on March 14, 2009 - 8:44 AM
Aww, that’s an awesome tribute and very cute photos for a cute guy!
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#14 by Maggie's Mind on March 14, 2009 - 9:12 AM
He just gets cuter. How is it that it works that way?
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#15 by Lisa@Blessedwithgrace on March 14, 2009 - 9:35 AM
Great job! Really enjoyed the tribute and the pics. You have a great ability to express yourself.\!
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#16 by Robin Green on March 14, 2009 - 9:57 AM
I could not agree more. Just wonderful!
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#17 by habanerogal on March 14, 2009 - 10:18 AM
the one with the tear is the one that tore at my heartstrings, very sweet !
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#18 by Alice Audrey on March 14, 2009 - 10:47 AM
He’s a total cutie. He has the big, adorable cheeks thing going.
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#19 by ann on March 14, 2009 - 10:49 AM
Wonderful verse and wonderful photos… loved this post!!!
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#20 by Kelly on March 14, 2009 - 11:07 AM
Very touching, it brought a little tear to my eyes! Very nice tribute. Just wait till “14″ (hee-hee)
Here’s my four.
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#21 by feefifoto on March 14, 2009 - 12:26 PM
Your two black and white photos are absolutely delicious and, by the way, I don’t detect even a hint of sarcasm in your poem. So there.
I posted a FOUR today also. Please take a look: http://blog.feefifoto.com. Thanks.
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#22 by Mrs. Mecomber on March 14, 2009 - 1:52 PM
Lovely photos and poem. I can’t WAIT to read another sweet ode, when he hits his teen years! Hehehehe!
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http://ilovenewyorktravel.net/photo-hunters-4/
Have a great weekend!
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#23 by laagan on March 14, 2009 - 2:35 PM
you got a very beautiful baby right there
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#24 by Jeanette on March 14, 2009 - 2:39 PM
Hehe! Only you! I really struggled to find something… so I just gave up!
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#25 by Domestic Extraordinaire on March 14, 2009 - 2:50 PM
lovely tribute to your little man.
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#26 by Lydia on March 14, 2009 - 3:59 PM
You are truly gifted when it comes to words…
#27 by Lydia on March 14, 2009 - 3:59 PM
and pictures….
#28 by kaye on March 14, 2009 - 7:22 PM
very creative
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#29 by amy @ milk breath and margaritas on March 14, 2009 - 7:30 PM
Oh sweet! Love the last black and white one.
Look at all the dark hair he had as an infant!!
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#30 by Karen MEG on March 14, 2009 - 10:14 PM
This was wonderful, Lotus. Your boy is so beautiful…and I can’t get over how dark his hair was at birth!
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#31 by Colleen - Mommy Always Wins on March 14, 2009 - 10:47 PM
GREAT take on “four”. Those shots of Braden (with the tear, the last one) are absolutely priceless. WAAAAAY better than some studio could do!
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#32 by lisa on March 15, 2009 - 12:01 AM
Amazing pictures !
Love the way you laid them out
#33 by Rachael on March 15, 2009 - 1:10 AM
Great post, although the picture of him crying just broke my heart a tiny bit!
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#34 by annant on March 15, 2009 - 3:17 AM
your kid is beauuutiful…
more fours are yet to come
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#35 by Pagan Sphinx on March 15, 2009 - 6:45 PM
What a cute little guy. You must be so proud and happy. I LOVE that photo of him crying; gorgeous sad eyes. No wonder he rules you!
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#36 by Angela on March 15, 2009 - 10:59 PM
That is the coolest tribute to your son! He is a doll and has just grown up so cute! His eyes are gorgeous! I can’t wait to do that for my son someday…(can I have your camera by the way…!?) haaha Very cool, thanks for sharing!
#37 by Byrningbunny on March 16, 2009 - 5:20 PM
Very talented the way you turned that into a story about him! He is so adorable, how could you not.
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