I imagine what it will be like to look at these pictures years from now, when they are grown. Will I remember all the details of this day? Will I be able to recall exactly who they were? It's almost as if I'll have to say goodbye to the little boys, (the boys I have now...... and can't imagine living without) then I'll meet the adults they'll become. They'll change so much....so fast. There is part of me that wants to hold on to who they are right now. They 're perfect (well, perfectly imperfect). Their chubby legs, and smooth soft skin. I don't want to let go, I don't want them to face the challenges and hurts that I know life will bring. I want to protect them, to follow them around with a hearty supply of Warm Chocolate Milk.
I know I can't follow them to college, handing out Warm Chocolate Milk in the dorm. They will have to face adversity to grow into the men I want them to become. I just hope when all is said and done, when they are in the final chapters of their lives, that, they look back, and are as content with the ways things turned out, as they are in this moment. (Oh....with all my heart that's want I want for them...contentment in this life.) I don't know what the future holds, but, I'm so relieved I can provide this for them now, total peace,.... happiness...... today.
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Susan, I just had a delightful thought. What if one day your teenage son comes home with a broken heart because his girlfriend broke up with him. And you can see that he's been crying but he doesn't want to show his feelings to you because he wants to "be a man." And you say, "Honey, could you sit down there a minute? I'll be right back."
You leave the room and return in a minute with a mug full of warm chocolate milk for your almost-grown son. And you give it to him, and he remembers that his mom loves him and he tells you about his heartbreak. And you hug him and tell him you love him.
And he knows he's going to be OK.
I think you might be preparing them now for moments like that later. *grin*
You have a wonderful way with words. I love those pictures.
You are giving your boys such a loving and joyful childhood! They will remember all the warm chocolate milk and think of all the love that you put into it. Love the pics!!
Your heart is so big. I love it. This is a lovely post. I totally get it. :)
I love this. It *is* such a gift to be able to give them the warm embrace of content and peace.
Lovely! I agree that there are few better things than warm chocolate milk.
Just beautiful. Both the post and the photos!
Lovely shots :)
Amen :) That was a lovely post.
Those pictures are so sweet :)
aww - that was so sweet - and they will remember - boys love their mommas so much!
Ahhh...if only life really could be solved with warm chocolate milk. But what a great age where problems seemingly ARE! And I'll bet when they get to college, even if you can't hand them a glass every morning, they will certainly welcome it when they visit. Warm chocolate milk will mean Home, which will also mean Love and Comfort to them!
Wonderful... great job! Mommy life flies... this I am finding out.
I loved reading this so much!! Why do children have to grow up to be people one day? But it is quite right that they will always associate hot chocolate with comfort, love and, more importantly HOME!!!
Big Hugs to all !!!
So cute!... I agree, warm choco milk makes anyone happy! =)
Contentment is hard even for us 'big kids' :) Beautiful post.
I know exactly what you mean. I savor every carefree moment with my little girl, knowing that life will become more challenging in a few years!
Beautiful boys you have! And the sentiment? Makes me a little verklempt as all 3 of mine are having birthdays in the next couple of months - they will be 4,7, and 9 and I wonder where the time went.
They are beautiful, Susan.
Susan,
The security you are providing for your boys now will provide the internal strength for them to be safe and secure when they are young men. Good work.
Wonderful moments caught on film - thanks for sharing.
And you're right - 16 to 18 are the hardest years :( But then it gets better again :)
Lucky boys....I love the way you post...very heartfelt!
Susan - you did it again. Great heartfelt story and I want some warm chocolate milk right now... I could use it :)
Nothing says happiness like a little warm chocolate milk!
We have that exact same happiness going on here! LOL!
Susan, with you giving them the warm chocolate milk, you're instilling in them a key that will someday unlock a warm, heart-felt past. For example, in the movie Rattatouille (I love making references to cartoons because they hold so much weight) when Ego sits down and challenges the chef to "hit him with his best shot" and prepare something extraordinarily special for him. Well, the chef made an old fashioned meal that had Ego whisk back and reminisce about his past childhood upon first bite. Since that meal Ego's heart grew three sizes and changed the way he viewed life.....This is exactly what's going to happen when Weston and Liam down their warm chocolate milks in college.
Every day when I got home from school my mom would have an apple sitting on the kitchen counter for me. I never liked apples, but after a hard day with teachers and books my appetite would be pretty large.
To this day, whenever I have a rough day I go home and eat and apple. Not kidding. It always makes me feel better.
Which is why I can picture your boys as men, still sipping their warm chocolate milk.
What a great post!
Super cute. Chocolate milk is so yummy!! Makes me want a sippy cup!
Beautiful. The comfort and contentment you're blessing them with now will affect them for the rest of their lives. It truly will.
You give words to a mother's heart. Another beautiful post, Susan. Now, what's wrong with handing out warm cocoa to your boys and all of their friends on campus?! hehe... ;)
This is a beautiful post... and beautiful boys.
Beautiful post, and beautiful photos :)
What cute little boys! Your post was beautifully written.
Yep, that milk would surely make me Happy too! ; ) Cute!!
I think that warm chocolate milk will always be a comfort to them - even when they are too old for it to be cool for them to admit it!
You may not be able to give them warm chocolate milk but you can always send a case of it with them--in addition to the knowledge of preparing it for themselves. =] For now, enjoy the heat and peace.
the words behind these photos are just beautiful. Thank you for sharing these precious moments with us!
There's probably not a better feeling in the world than knowing those you love are safe, secure, warm, and happy. And that it's mostly because of the work you do to make sure they are!
Yum Yum! Chocolate!
What a beautiful post, you have capture HAPINESS so well!
LOVE IT!!!!
With your pictures you've captured happiness and with your words you've captured the purest joy of motherhood. Wonderful post!
Very lovely post.
(I didn't do the happiness theme, am ready for this week though)
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