ISO 200, f/4.0, 1/10, 38mm I wrote two posts previous to this. I always seem to hit a roadblock in writing the day after a post that’s particularly meaningful to me. ISO 200, f/4, 1/60, 60mm This is my sweet son and his prom date. I think he looks like my dad, but most people...
I think you should do it whenever the “mood” hits you, whatever day that may be. But that’s just me. For me, having a schedule is too much like a job. And by the way, you have a very handsome son (who had a very pretty date for the prom I might add).
I agree with Kim about the schedule and your son. Whatever is good for you is good for me. I’m gonna always be here, ’cause I like you and all and you’re my friend! LOL! I can see why you think your son looks like your dad because I actually think he looks like you. And if you look anything like your dad, then your son does too. People look different in person though when you see their personalities come to life. I am sure he looks like your husband too and it may very well be his manerisms that really make people think he resembles his dad. I have a younger sister who looks nothing like me in colorings; she has brown hair and eyes, mine are blue and I have blond hair, but everyone says we look just alike. I never got it until I saw a video of myself and I said, “Oh my goodness, I look just like Kelly!” It was the facial expressions and the way we carry ourselves that look so aliike. It’s a nice thing to look like both of your parents whether it be in colorings or manerisms. Your shots of your son and his Prom date are awesome!
So handsome!
He seems so much older than my son who is about to turn 16. Do we always see our children as babies? My own is leaving home to study at a university this summer and then off to boarding school just a week later. These last two months are the last I’ll have with him as a real household member. I know it is time to let him fly, but suddenly I’m feeling the need to grab his feet and keep him close.
oh thank you for going back and revisiting instructions! i feel so sad when i see my rebel stuffed in her bag in the corner! …you can see the warmth and wonderfulness in your son’s eyes. have fun these last few years before he flies away…laugh a lot and let all the little stuff go. the BIG stuff is all that matters. time is fleeting. xoxo
First, I have to say he’s a handsome young man. I have one that will be 20 in September and I’m still scratching my head wondering how that happened.
Next, I’m so thrilled you’ll be recapping the photo series and going a little more in depth. I need it! Could I suggest you post the instructional post on one day and the linky on another? Or leave the linky open for a few days so we can practice what we’ve learned? I don’t always have time the day of to go out and get the shot to link up. Does that make sense? Thanks for doing this!
My ‘baby’ turns 18 today….I don’t know where the time went. I miss little boy that played with legos and snuggled and watched cartoons with me. When everytime I pointed a camera in his direction he gave me a Power Ranger pose. 
Now he is out to make he way in the world. Definitely bittersweet.
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Wow, Patty! You are one busy woman!
camera fun … for sure!
..so we have two things in common – kids almost the same age – and blogoholics… ;o
Have a great weekend
Claudia
Ohhh, fun! You know that color me silly wasn’t linked to anything? Let me know what the link is, I want to add it to my reader, like all the others! And I love that you have carved out various places for yourself. Love love love it!
you are so creative ..i always relish my time here…
Love the post, I had to go check out your original Blessed Moon, which I never knew about. Now I have more reading material.
patty, you take SUCH good photos. i love your blog(s).
Now it’s my turn to be up—on the other side of the middle of the night!
This blogging thing gets under your skin and sometimes typing is better than sleeping.
And five {or six?} blogs is infinitely better than one. Especially when they belong to my one of my favorite people
Patty,
You have been ONE busy lady! Thanks for stopping to see me at the Wellspring. I am finding some very gifted and special ladies through Emily. I’m so glad. Oh, and, BTW…I understand the whole blogaholic thing…so very much.
Ok. The picture on the back of the motorcycle has to be my favorite!! You are a hoot!!! Love these qualities of Sibyl/Syble/Sibil/Sybil– it just doesn’t look right!! I am too goofy today…the heat got to me this morning! Hugs!!
You are a stunner girl – great getting to catch a few glimpses of you! You are also going to be incredibly busy with all your blogs!
I forgot to comment because I was too stunned by these shots!!
you rock the blog world Patty.
Thanks for the deeper glimpse into you! I sometimes think about another blog, but can’t wrap my brain around it. You are brave, and creative.
I really like the perception on the motorcycle photo!
{Both are mine.} ***** i’m so sorry. i think i’ve failed you. we told you to dream- then we told you to not spend so much time in mindless endeavors. we filled your days to capacity so that you hardly even had time to dream. we told you you could be whatever you wanted; then...
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a parents dilemma for sure my friend..i know these words to well beautiful today..elk
Oh, I’ve experienced this. Wanting to protect and prepare for disappointment that life is at times, yet set them free. It’s a balancing act that is oh so hard to keep level.
oh, this is so honest. so real. so broken… it’s perfect. i love it. and i weep with you… you bless me today.
thank you so much for linking up today, friend. xo
beautiful. It makes me sad, and honestly I love my boys but if they become teenagers, my world will explode.
Beautiful, Patty.
I’m sure this is something every parent goes through. Wanting their kids to dream, and to chase those dreams, and trying to cushion them from potential realities.
Your honesty is always so beautiful.
This is amazing writing – and yes – I would need a pair of scissors too..!
Nice to meet you!
Claudia
This touched me. My kids are all under 5 and I know, one day, I’ll feel this…
amen to this Patty.
my scissors have a few nicks, and after your done, could you pass them back ?
Yes to this ….. it’s a fine line we walk …. those must be some pretty magical scissors that will really do the job though
Your visit was welcome and appreciated … thank you for bringing me here. I understand well the tension you are writing about.
Wow. I just handed my laptop to my husband and said, “You have to read this.” Beautiful, honest, tragic, redemptive. Thank you for sharing. I love learning from other moms.
Hey! Love this! And I don’t have a clue about the Chinese stuff! I get several of those each week! And I simply delete! Hope you find those scissors! I need to search for mine as well!!
Hugs!
Susan
Beautiful story,
Love the dreaming soft over voice you use to describe your feelings, for it is our dreaming that brings color to the world we live in.
Came by Emily’s Thursday,
Joanny
The turn at the end is perfect.
Ah my friend…been there, am there – know what you are going through!!
xx
I found your blog in reading through the Imperfect Prose participants. How I love what you wrote here. And, as a parent, I relate only too well. Can I use those scissors after you?
The school year is over, another season is past, and I’m left with regrets for not being there more, for not being his cheerleader when he was the hero, for not telling him how proud of him I was even when he wasn’t. I wash out his uniform for the last time and I am...
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beautiful, patty. made me cry.
What a great photo story. Neat!
What a beautiful post and tribute to your son. Very, very sweet. I loved it.
What a beautiful tribute to your son. Love your photos. This was my son’s first year playing baseball. He loved it.
Beautiful story with great photos. My son is 11yo and has played baseball for 6 years…I can appreciate all the time and effort that goes into practice, playing, coaching and parenting them thru this great game
Beautiful sentiment and wonderful clarity, in the words and in the shots. As a mother I can absolutely relate to what you have said here. Thanks for sharing.
Oh this is really love, Patty! Just lovely. What a strong, determined, and capable young man you have there. It is amazing what sports can do for a person.
That was a beautiful post and a great tribute to your son as well as the coaches. They have a big hand in helping us raise our boys. We have been very fortunate to have such good coaches with our sons. Sports help teach our boys (and girls!) some really good life lessons!
Awesome photos as usual! Check out my baseball piece. I linked to this….
I know I say it every time but this is the best one yet! I hope you make this into one of those picture story books for him. Someday this will mean the world to him, maybe even now.
Breathtaking Patty – both the words and the images. You’ve grown a wonderful young man.
that is so beautiful! that post made me want my son to be a baseball player and that’s something i thought i’d never want.
Hey there, I’m new here. A few things…I grew up livin on a baseball field with my brother and i could still smell the field as you were writing. Secondly…my 18 month old little boy is walking past me dragging his plastic bat right now. Love it…and love your blog.
Nice to meet you!
Amy
a stunning tribute in words and photos ..pure and special
just.so.awesome
love you all,
edie
Hi Patty, thanks for your lovely comment. I’m a Kiwi (New Zealand) girl with African roots. And I love your blog too! What a great eye you have
Oh, I love this. I love how your door was sacrificed. I have two little boys, and I feel like I’m seeing into the future.
Wow. That was wonderful and oh boy did it bring back memories. My son just graduated from college, and these past 4 years I have missed baseball, so much. Your photos are wonderful, and your story, touching and alive. And the running home…way too funny!
Beautiful.
Patty, you have got to make this into a book for your son! So beautiful.
Oh my, this made me cry. I have a baseball player of my own, and I get teary eyed as I watch such a fine group of boys growing into fine young men under the watchful eyes of many coaches and dads. What beautiful pictures and words, such a lovely tribute to your boy.
That was really lovely! Such a delightful post! Thanks for visiting and leaving comments at my blog last week… I am glad to have found you!
Sigh.
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