my, how the time does pass

one moment i was looking at this:

daddy & braden 10.19.06

and i seem to have blinked.

the very next moment, i opened my eyes upon this:

03.07.10 Daddy holding Braden.

and that is both intensely beautiful and horribly frightening to me.

28 comments


  • Beautiful pictures, and I can understand your feeling. <3
    .-= Kel´s last blog ..Hair today, gone tomorrow =-.

    March 18, 2010
  • Ditto.
    .-= Ness at Drovers Run´s last blog ..I am a fan of online degrees =-.
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    March 18, 2010
  • Cherish every moment -at least he still fits in your lap! :)
    .-= Athena´s last blog ..Tuesdays at the park… =-.

    March 18, 2010
  • Michelle

    Beautiful indeed.

    My babies are both taller than me now (not that hard since I am just under 5′, but still…)

    March 18, 2010
  • Awwww!!!
    .-= WackyMummy´s last blog ..Getting Ready To Move On =-.

    March 18, 2010
  • Great pictures. Looks like your husband’s lab shrank.
    .-= Jenski´s last blog ..Everybody’s Irish =-.

    March 18, 2010
  • What a perfect and beautiful way to capture that! I feel it all the time and try to find words to express those feelings, but how powerfully a couple of photos will do the job. I just recently found your blog and love your writing and photography.
    .-= Cecilia´s last blog ..Mother Blogger Bashing =-.

    March 18, 2010
  • It is crazy how fast time passes. I was just watching my son run around the yard yesterday thinking, “When did he become a little boy?” One minute I was doing everything for him and the next he won’t let me do anything for him (well, except for when I am busy doing a million other things… then he suddenly can’t function without me).

    These pictures are beautiful and I definitely understand the sentiment.
    .-= Kim´s last blog ..Relief in the Bathroom =-.

    March 18, 2010
  • We birthed them, we should have the ability to make them stop growing.

    March 18, 2010
  • I completely agree that it is frightening. The best part is when they are kids but enjoy it to the fullest till they become really naughty.

    March 18, 2010
  • Both of those pictures are too sweet. And proof that they grow way too fast!
    .-= AmazingGreis´s last blog ..Let the MADNESS begin… =-.
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    March 18, 2010
  • Awww :( I definitely know what you mean.
    Though, it looks like Braden’s aging and John’s getting younger. Can he share the trick, or is just the hat?
    .-= Sarah´s last blog ..Well, He’s Five =-.

    March 18, 2010
  • These photos heartbreakingly beautiful! Sons are truly a wonder to behold.
    .-= Tara R.´s last blog ..The reflection of ourselves… =-.
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    March 18, 2010
  • Very sweet! It is happening faster than we realize, eh? My oldest is 9, and I realized the other day he’s potentially lived 1/2 the years he’s ever gonna live with us. Ever. :(

    March 18, 2010
  • I had the strangest moment yet of my life the other day.
    My youngest grandson was playing with me and for a moment when he looked up I saw my son so strongly, it just shook me to the core.
    My “baby” is 22 yrs old now. (SNIFF!)
    But it is very awesome to be a Nana and kind of get that deja’ vu thing. Its actually amazing. :)

    March 18, 2010
  • I know, Lotus. Times three, I know. And i wish I had an answer I could share with you.
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    March 18, 2010
  • Oh look at him, all tiny and pink!!!!! And I know this post by heart…so so true.
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    March 18, 2010
  • it is crazy what happens when one blinks.
    .-= Domestic Extraordinaire´s last blog ..Flashback Friday-The Closet Edition =-.

    March 19, 2010
  • That’s a whole lot of awesome!
    .-= mapsgirl´s last blog ..easily detracted by others (and how you can help) =-.

    March 19, 2010
  • Oh my God. I can’t believe how they grow.
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    March 19, 2010
  • I can totally relate.
    .-= Alexia´s last blog ..Things to do with a Baby for Free =-.

    March 19, 2010
  • Yeah, well…I can completely relate to this one. Man…it happens so fast.
    .-= Lisa´s last blog ..A couple scares with Dad =-.

    March 19, 2010
  • My sweet little baby turned six this week. I know exactly how you feel. I fear that I’ll blink my eyes and he’ll leave for college.
    .-= Meg at Demanding Joy´s last blog ..Less Is More =-.

    March 20, 2010
  • Claire in CA, USA

    Oh yeah. And it gets worse as the years go by. Dh remembers thinking, when we first moved into this house as young marrieds “Someday, our little kid is going to come running around that corner, saying “Daaaaaddd!!!” And he remembers the day that she did. :) Now? Both children are taller than I am, and our son is taller than his dad. I am sometimes startled when I hear a man’s voice coming from another part of the house…and realize it’s my 13yo son. Bittersweet, for sure.

    March 20, 2010
  • I know exactly how you feel! We’re currently pregnant with our 2nd and I’ve been feeling nostalgic and getting out the photo albums. It’s both heart wrenching and heart warming. It’s so bittersweet.

    I’ve been following your blog for awhile and this is my first time posting :)

    March 23, 2010
  • Oh i know that feeling! Its horrible! I cried so hard on my daughters 3rd birthday, it kind of just caught up with me how quickly her life was dashing by!!
    .-= Rebekah´s last blog ..Fathered by God. =-.

    March 25, 2010
  • I would agree with beautiful, not terrifying. Maybe it is kinda scary that our baby won’t be a baby for long, but life in action is always a wonderful thing.

    March 25, 2010
  • Awww, how cute, hahah. I know how it feels – I remember my little sister when she was only a baby, and it seems like yesterday… even though she’s 16 now, and completely ignores me, lol. I miss those days.
    .-= Anime´s last blog ..Hunter x Hunter: Episode 57 English Dubbed =-.

    March 29, 2010

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