Sunday, January 20, 2013

And just like that... he's five!

So while we were away, my big boy turned five. FIVE! And whilst it sounds rather cliche, I can honestly say I am not sure where those years have gone. Mainly in a blur... and the last two and a half years seem to be the most hazy. Oh how my little ray of sunshine has struggled with being an older brother, much of the time. His jealousy and desire to be first and foremost in everything he does, has worn me down, far more than I ever thought possible. But on the flip-side, his love and compassion, enthusiasm and sense of humour has buoyed me through each and every day too. Such a wise old soul behind those beautiful baby blue eyes.

I can literally feel my heart cracking at the thought of him starting school in a few weeks. I know that things will be different and he will become an even bigger boy. And part of me just wants to step back in time to those long walks in the Summer of 2008, with my sweet new babe strapped in his baby bjorn. Chubby, bare legs dangling down my torso. Tiny heart beating right next to mine. Because those days seem like yesterday... yet so far away. What a five years it has been, my darling boy.









11 comments:

  1. Five is huge!!! Happy Birthday gorgeous young man xx

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  2. I know how you feel! My youngest is about to turn 25 and I can't believe it. I know I must be pretty old but I don't feel a moment older than when I had just had my first. It is hard to let them go and spend most of the day with someone you don't really know yet and know too that they will hang off someone elses words and sometimes tell you that 'the teacher says...' to contradict something you say to them. The big unknown is a bit scarey even though they have to grow up. Life just keeps going doesn't it...even when you want it to slow down or stop for a while!

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  3. Oh wow! Happy birthday to Mr Five! I know exactly what you mean about those days seeming like yesterday yet so far away xx

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  4. Happy Birthday to your big 5 year old boy Julie. Both your boys are just gorgeous and look like they had a fantastic time away. It is rather scary how fast the time flies and how quickly they grow up. xx

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  5. Wow!!
    Happy, happy fifth - and congratulations Mumma.
    XxxX

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  6. Five is quite the milestone Julie but I so know what you mean...it was with disbelief that I wished our 20yo happy birthday recently.
    School is a new chapter and with it come many wonderful moments and opportunities :)
    x

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  7. Gorgeous J. Five is Huge, it's one big special birthday xoxo

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  8. Five is such a lovely age! Hope he had a great day!

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  9. its a strange time isn't it? I remember it so clearly with Daisy - that letting go, but now it's the norm - and she is becoming my little friend and a whole new adventure / relationship will begin. enjoy... xx

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  10. I can see the boys growing older every couple of weeks - it's amazing to watch them shoot up before my very eyes!
    x
    Melissah
    {coastal style}

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