Raising boys.
It’s an adventure.
It fills up my days and squeezes my heart.
It tests my patience and inspires my creativity.
Raising boys.
It’s a journey.
It makes me laugh out loud and assaults my senses.
Literally. You all know what I’m talkin’ about.
Raising boys.
It stretches me.
It teaches me. It forces me to press on.
It gives me both joy and heart break.
Raising boys ~ It causes my cup to overflow.
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I’m also over at The Post today talking about When Life Throws You a Curve Ball.
I do *know* just what you’re talking about! Great shot and “sweet” words too!
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Precious! And I DO know what you mean!
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i can totally relate….nothing like it in the world…..love the picture, so sweet and innocent!
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*sniff* that is Completely beautiful. the words, the pic and especially that boy! give him a hug for me and tell him to come over and play with my boys.
.-= Marsha´s last blog ..Sweet Shot: my big sister =-.
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Boys are so awesome. I love having sons – what a blessing.
.-= amy2boys´s last blog ..How To Get Boys Interested In Cooking =-.
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What a beautiful shot! I have no boys myself, but I think that the same could be said of raising three girls.
.-= Tricia´s last blog ..82/365 Sweet Shot Tuesday =-.
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Love those freckles. My youngest girl has them too.
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Loved the poem – so true!
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Your photo is awesome!! I’m recalling the freckles on my own son’s face when he was that age… precious memories! Your poem almost brought me to tears (in a good way). I’m saving it in my files so I can reflect on it when I’m having “one of those days”! Thanks for posting it
.-= Jan@IdeaChick´s last blog ..Sweet Shot – Mr. 17 =-.
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I know nothing of raising boys. Sigh. Yours are simply. adorable.
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So sweet. And, yes, I know… oh, boy, do I know. And I just have one boy. : )
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Just found your blog thru I heart faces. I am LOVING your name! lol Great picture….I have two boys and I understand….completely.
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Ruthanne Reply:
April 5th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
I cool is it that we have the same name?!
I haven’t never come across anyone with the same exact spelling. This is weird.
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Ruthanne Reply:
April 5th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
And what I meant to say was, “I have never come across . . . . ”
Oops!
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Wow, he’s just adorable, great picture. If it makes you feel any better I raised 5 sons! Yep, you read that right. I survived and now I’m a grammy to 3 beautiful little girls and a precious grandSON.
It is a journey, one I would never trade for anything in the world!
Blessings~
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Gorgeous shot and beautiful boy! I love the tilt!
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That picture so sweet…and truer words have not been spoken! lol
.-= Michelle´s last blog ..Getting our goo on… =-.
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I have no idea what you’re talking about. I have sensible, rational, sweet-smelling boys who do everything I say and never complain, squabble, steal toys or talk back.
.-= darcy@m3b´s last blog ..Photo retouching: Making those gray, dull photos pop. =-.
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