tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811222.post5313493911103730149..comments2023-11-26T23:02:26.288-05:00Comments on But Wait, There's More!: The EndShelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08861427053408203618noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811222.post-35816347504829114122007-09-05T13:54:00.000-04:002007-09-05T13:54:00.000-04:00that's so sweet. and the picture. my boy is 9, and...that's so sweet. and the picture. my boy is 9, and I still love picking him up once in a while. I don't carry anymore, though, just hug and put him back down.SarahJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497062670296130228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811222.post-38190495777029623932007-09-04T19:10:00.000-04:002007-09-04T19:10:00.000-04:00I love the photos. A 'then and now' sort of thing....I love the photos. A 'then and now' sort of thing. Very good post.Just Jinnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308364282822980489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811222.post-45522920420781469622007-09-02T22:16:00.000-04:002007-09-02T22:16:00.000-04:00How quickly time passes and babes grow into heavy ...How quickly time passes and babes grow into heavy weights. You told this well!Tumblewords:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04279038951489894119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811222.post-26623960757461007672007-09-02T14:19:00.000-04:002007-09-02T14:19:00.000-04:00I can so relate! My "babies" started sixth grade ...I can so relate! My "babies" started sixth grade last week.Forgetfulonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07895803172098820967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811222.post-65226748328059656402007-09-02T13:03:00.000-04:002007-09-02T13:03:00.000-04:00What a bittersweet time this is. They grow so quic...What a bittersweet time this is. They grow so quickly, and you put it very beautifully.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06524230831950917735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811222.post-786650530020686002007-09-02T12:18:00.000-04:002007-09-02T12:18:00.000-04:00What a sweet post. I enjoyed reading it. My 9 ye...What a sweet post. I enjoyed reading it. My 9 year-old is now too big to be carried around, and I think she misses it.Boricua in Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10408201125366918838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811222.post-45168604270632083042007-09-02T10:23:00.000-04:002007-09-02T10:23:00.000-04:00I love how mindfully you are parenting your little...I love how mindfully you are parenting your little boy...noticing and treasuring every phase. <BR/><BR/>I think I just had my very last spontaneous "lap sit" from my oldest a few months ago. But his twin with special needs will probably be plumping himself down on my lap till the end comes. He's already almost my height...so I am going to have to build up my muscles to withstand lap sits from a 6 foot 6 inch (his projected height) 250 pound (if we're lucky and its not more) man, in future! Makes me think of the story of Milo and the Bull.Nancy Bea Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04833697697334243593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811222.post-77748260084762535862007-09-02T02:09:00.000-04:002007-09-02T02:09:00.000-04:00I don't carry my older boys anymore (100, 120, 160...I don't carry my older boys anymore (100, 120, 160 pounds each) but they still fight for lap space during family movie nights. My couch will never be the same! I love it!!Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734740706179101100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811222.post-23048070500313011602007-09-01T16:52:00.000-04:002007-09-01T16:52:00.000-04:00I'm with you 100%. It ends all too quickly, even a...I'm with you 100%. It ends all too quickly, even as I'm grateful for the ensuing beginnings.Patois42https://www.blogger.com/profile/07764936858778730692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811222.post-42323783097425553652007-09-01T15:37:00.000-04:002007-09-01T15:37:00.000-04:00maybe you better not read mine... as i was out of ...maybe you better not read mine... as i was out of the lap and into the frying pan.....and i am sure my mother,, much like you had barely grown accustomed to the fact that i was no longer a little girl....paisleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08231453820728399262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811222.post-15845389101289226652007-09-01T15:09:00.000-04:002007-09-01T15:09:00.000-04:00Oh, what a lovely meditation on the joys and losse...Oh, what a lovely meditation on the joys and losses that come with children growing older.... thank you for sharing this with us! What a sweet little boy you have. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811222.post-42056606404395366242007-09-01T08:38:00.000-04:002007-09-01T08:38:00.000-04:00Shelley, just wait until the day you realize he ca...Shelley, just wait until the day you realize he can carry you!<BR/>You'll be the one crying for so many reasons. . .ren powell https://www.blogger.com/profile/15593358547415514500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811222.post-43730235698705784122007-09-01T08:37:00.000-04:002007-09-01T08:37:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.ren powell https://www.blogger.com/profile/15593358547415514500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811222.post-48752944239393875802007-09-01T04:57:00.000-04:002007-09-01T04:57:00.000-04:00That was one loving post. I loved that picture too...That was one loving post. I loved that picture too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811222.post-70308101832865743422007-09-01T02:25:00.000-04:002007-09-01T02:25:00.000-04:00Enjoy each and every moment, they grow so fast!Enjoy each and every moment, they grow so fast!Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14910101541494674555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811222.post-70861766428547970062007-08-31T23:39:00.000-04:002007-08-31T23:39:00.000-04:00I just love this post...it's really special....wha...I just love this post...it's really special....what a sweetie! The years proceed faster too...I feel like it's been a whirlwind...but each stage is truly a treat!<BR/><BR/>Peace GigglesGiggleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11713143985984314202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811222.post-35023042394670505362007-08-31T22:28:00.000-04:002007-08-31T22:28:00.000-04:00Those are truly special times enjoy.Those are truly special times enjoy.harmonyinlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12702022042647519754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811222.post-24347050975845830732007-08-31T19:27:00.000-04:002007-08-31T19:27:00.000-04:00Oh, Shelley- it's amazing how fast they grow. I ca...Oh, Shelley- it's amazing how fast they grow. I can remember my nieces and nephews, how little they once were... now they could carry me!<BR/>Thank you for posting the sweet pictures as well!Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14287107184977896696noreply@blogger.com