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Where are you going, my little one?

I'm risking embarrassment and posting a picture of my messy bathroom.

Yesterday morning I cleaned (scrubbed) this bathroom. Last night, this is what it looked like. There will come a day when our bathroom will stay clean and I'll probably wish there was a little person to mess it up. So, I'm trying to embrace this mess. In the meantime, I think Aiden could use a little lesson in follow through. :)

Today my conversation with Aiden sounded like this:
Aiden: "Mama, are you happy that I'm getting to be a big boy?"
Mama: "No, Aiden. I'm sad. I want you to be my little boy forever."
Aiden: "No! Mama, don't be sad!"
Mama: "I am sad. When you are big then you won't want me to hold you as much. I want you to stay little forever."
Aiden: "Mama, I'm not your little boy! I'm a big boy! I want you to be happy. When I'm big I can play more and more."
Mama: "Ok. I'll try to be happy. Will you promise me that you'll always be my boy?"
Aiden: "Yeah, Mama. I will always be your BIG boy."

That wasn't quite the compromise I was looking for. They grow up too fast, don't they? In just one week Aiden will be 3! I don't think I'm ready for that. :(

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Nate and Natalie said…
They do grow up way too fast. I think us Mamas are the only ones that want our kids to stay small. They are always ready and eager for the next big thing.

Question, what is Aiden's bib doing in the bathroom? :)
April 16, 2011 at 8:00 AM
Midwest Mommy said…
My baby boy will be 17 on Tuesday!!! We're having a cookout today and I am trying not to be emotional but Holy Cow! 17???? Enjoy the one digit ages as much as you can lol
April 17, 2011 at 5:46 AM
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