Sharing while I still can . . .

Seems crazy that another year is nearing at it's end ... doesn't it seem like the world spins faster and faster?  The days, months, years fly by AND kids of all things ... grow up too quickly.

Seriously?  If I can count on anything I know that time keeps ticking away; today my son is one day closer to being 18. Hmm, only 18 more days to be exact, but whose counting right? 

A couple weekends ago my nephews wife took Jason's senior pictures.  I look at at least one of my favorites every day (technology ~ another speedy friend of mine~ allows my smartphone to display a photo of my boy when he calls me and I easily scroll through many photos whenever I like).  

Today I share my incredible, nearly adult son ~ Jason Lyon ~ with my friends.  He is in his senior year at Tigard High... he loves to read, make music on any instrument including his perfect pitch voice.  I'm less than tall next to this 6-4 young man who makes me feel like a giant in his world.  He frequently speaks the most awesome words "I love you, Mom!" 

Jason has a kind, empathetic, compassionate and strong spirit.  He identifies and befriends anyone who has been misunderstood and feels less than loved.  He is a champion for respect, honestly and wisdom.  He makes me proud to be his Mom!

There still are moments I look at him and wish I could rock him gently in my arms, and remind him...

I'll love you forever,

I'll like you for always,

As long as I'm living

my baby you'll be.

senior photos by Allise Kaylin Photography

 

boyz to men ...

... and then some:

okay, go ahead ... take the picture !!!

still not TOO old to sit with their Mom for a photo...

the BIG Bro  (14 now)

the one he calls... "Bro-stash" (11yrs)

and then some for mom ....

step-dad AND
the most interesting man in my world!!

     H o n u  g i r l                         

I know ... right?

just a glimpse into the teen vernacular...



" that's what SHE said! "

" T.M.I. Mom "        (too much information...  unless you know video-game-talk = too many items/input)
 
" ... who knew? "


" I'm a teen, Mom ...   it's what teens do "

" Yah, like, right"

" Whaaat? "  (after this one ... the next sentence usually mimics that s l o w speech pattern)

" yah, I know, right?

~

As a mom of a teen and tween, it seems parent vocabulary is seriously affected too...

~

" nice try "

" wonder how that will work out for you? "

" I love you too much to argue "

" that's what PARENTS' say "  

" teens, who knew? "

" hmm, I'm a Mom ~ that's what Mom's do "

" ... TMI gotta love it "

Honestly though I have no complaints ... since in between all the other stuff I still get to hear ...

tee hee....  I know ... right?

     H o n u  g i r l                         

Gift of words & deeds ...

Happy Mother's Day!

Mother's Day gifts from boys (mine at least) are always simple, yet profound.  Usually handmade (unless you count that year I gave myself got a Nerf gun) or when Grandma took them to the dollar store.  

The gifts are not always gift-wrapped, as sometimes it's only a card, but the written words wrapped in love are the gift.  So thought-provoking, and always FULL of heart.

This year I received "thanks" for not only being his Mom, but also for not "dyeing" while giving birth (no kidding).   Another "thanks" for letting him stay with me and not leaving him at an orphanage.   Followed by "thanks for being the best mom ever! I enjoy your company. I am glad to be you[r] son!"  Jeffrey.

~

Jason expressed his loving Mother's Day wishes in a card ... "I hope each mother's day is better than the last"... he offered many hugs & kisses, and a lot of leaning on mom (something about being taller than mom causes this weird "leaning" disease).  His gift was acts of service as he carried many things to/from the car when we went to church then to Grandma's for the day.  He sat close by and "leaned" over on my shoulder and whispered many times "I love you, Mom."

There is little that is more precious than knowing love in simple ways.  The written word, thoughtful deed, and of course the spoken "I love you."

Perfect gifts indeed.

                              Honugirl