He was so little

[MissMillie]

less than 8 lbs., and he needed me for everything.

Now look at him.

[Kathy in Cambridge]

1. He is a handsome boy!

Did the years fly by for you?

[MissMillie]

2. Has it been years?

Feels like just a few months ago.

You bet they flew by.

[MrScorpio]

3. He's mackin', big time

nt

[ewagner]

4. Sigh.....

I know EXACTLY what you mean.

[skygazer]

5. Wow, what a good looking boy

er.... man. It's bizarre how quickly that happens - I am preparing for my daughter's wedding in August. Her older sister has already been married for over four years and has two kids (!) and my "baby", their brother, is 17. It makes my brain hurt.

[MissMillie]

6. Thank you.

Tim will be 18 in October.

His girlfriend turns 18 in September and leaves for the Navy in August.

Tim has another year of high school.

[GreenPartyVoter]

7. *rushing off to pull the 5 year old into my lap*

[MissMillie]

8. don't blink!

babies are replaced with much older replacements when you do.

[GreenPartyVoter]

19. I know it. I sat behind the most precious baby at church and couldn't

believe it was only a few years ago that mine were that small.

[auntAgonist]

9. I bet you are SO proud of Him!

Very handsome lad.

thank you for sharing. My son will be 22 next week. 6lbs 9oz, and now? 6'2" and very muscular. Where does the time go?

MsM, did you get my pm to you?


kesha


BTW. They still need us ! just don't tell them :)

[MissMillie]

11. I did!

Yes. I now need to get into my closet. I will try to do that this weekend.... after my 5K road race.

(And you're right... he does need me. Just not for "everything".)

[auntAgonist]

14. hehe

no rush, honestly.


:hug:

[Book Lover]

10. Wow

Thanks for making me tear up, thinking about my little boy. But it's the good kind of tearing :-) And what a handsome fella; you did good, MissMillie :-)

[MissMillie]

13. thanks!

I'm really proud.

I also have a picture of my unofficially adopted son, but I haven't scanned it yet. I will try to do that tomorrow.

[ScreamingMeemie]

12. Who has the kleenex? This is the little boy in that portrait with you

isn't it? :cry: Times goes by too too fast.

And this is much needed perspective here, MissMillie. :hug:

[MissMillie]

15. Yes, that the picture in the gallery, taken nearly 10 years ago

There are days that I want all those years back, and days where I wouldn't take them back for anything in the world.

Still, getting through all those days, events, crisis, tears and laughs... it made him what he is today--and that's not so bad.

:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

18. I would say that you have done a very good job!

I've always loved reading your posts about him and his accomplishments. The pride and love you have for him shows in that smile. Good job, Mommy! :hi:

[JimmyJazz]

16. What a handsome man!

:D

:hi:

[MissMillie]

17. He looks like his dad

thank goodness!

[maveric]

20. Tey grow up fast Millie. My eldest will be 23 soon.

And I remember the day he was born like it was yesterday.
A fine looking young man at that!
Is that a naval uniform? Coast Guard? NROTC?

[MissMillie]

21. NJROTC

Naval Junior ROTC -- It's a high school program

[maveric]

23. Is he planning a career in the Navy? My 19 yr old is going in December.

Living in San Diego I know tons of career Navy people and they love it. Its very honorable and a bit safer than a ground troop service.

[MrSandman]

22. You should be proud...

I can only hope mine will turn out so well.