Today, my baby turns five. For some reason, on this birthday he seems older. Much older than he has on any other birthday. His next birthday, he will be in Kindergarten.
What?
When did my baby suddenly become a “big boy,” who’s traded Go, Go Diego and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse for Star Wars and Power Rangers?
“Mommy, I don’t want to watch THAT show; Micky Mouse Clubhouse is for little kids!”
When did playing with toys bugs become less entertaining than catching
spiders and crickets to scare his sister with?
spiders and crickets to scare his sister with?
When did the roller coaster suddenly become more exciting than the carousel?
When did those baby cheeks disappear, only to replaced a big boy smile?
When did that little baby grow up?
The photo above took my breath away when I saw it. That little boy with blonde curls has been replaced with a big boy who would rather shave his head.
He asks thought-provoking questions, like, “Mommy, what do you do with dead people so Jesus can come and take them to heaven? Just put them on the sidewalk or something?”
He teases his sister relentlessly, but shows the greatest compassion
and support when she’s struggling to master a new skill.
and support when she’s struggling to master a new skill.
He’s become an independent little being.
He offers to take out the trash, and pours his sister’s milk without being asked.
He is stubborn, funny, sweet, inquisitive, intelligent, hot-headed,
compassionate, loving, and has the biggest heart.
compassionate, loving, and has the biggest heart.
I am so grateful to get to be his mom.
Anonymous says
September 19, 2012 at 9:57 pmHe is sooo cute! Yes once you cut the baby curls they become big boys-my son was the same way with his hair and just growing up so fast. God Bless you and your children-You are a fantastic MOM!!
LInda from Illinois
3abejas says
September 19, 2012 at 9:55 amI teach kindergarten, and have occasionally taught the children of friends. It wasn’t until the first time I taught a friend’s child that I realized just how much a child’s face changes around 5 years of age. Suddenly, one day, you gasp because that little girl face is now a big girl face. But, I have some bad news… It doesn’t stop there!! We just got our photo books in the mail from summer vacation so we pulled out last year’s too. I was shocked to see that at 5 Grace still looked like such a baby compared to her face at 6. Oh, it’s hard letting them grow up!!!
Kristen {Ella Claire} says
September 19, 2012 at 6:08 amI loved seeing all of these great pictures! What a cutie pie. Happy birthday Cooper!!
Diana @ AnyoneCanDecorate says
September 19, 2012 at 1:09 amHi Kristin… I just found you via your Pumpkin on Pinterest 🙂 I saw that you are from GG, CA. I grew up in West GG myself and lived in that end of O.C. for many years… Although I now live in Riverside County. I just joined your blog and hope you will pop over and join mine too. I am hoping to meet more Southern California bloggers as I don’t know too many from around here 🙂
Blessings,
Diana
http://AnyoneCanDecorate.blogspot.com
Katie- Hems for Her says
September 19, 2012 at 12:18 amThanks for making me cry! Sean will be five in the next couple of weeks, and I feel the exact same way. It makes me so sad. Sometimes he will tell me he’s going to stop drinking milk because he doesn’t want to grow up and be big. I don’t want him to either!!
Sue says
September 18, 2012 at 8:50 pmHe’s a sweetheart, and yes boys do keep us all busy in life! I miss his curls and love his smile, and I know he warms your heart daily!! Happy Birthday Cooper!!
Take care,
Sue
Adriana says
September 18, 2012 at 5:37 pmOh my he does look like such a big boy, they grow up so fast! Happy Birthday Cooper!
sandra says
September 18, 2012 at 4:24 pmThis reminds me of a very old song–something like ‘turn around and they’re babies, turn around and they’re grown, turn around and they’re parents, with babes of their own”. So very, very true! My youngest just turned 25. Where, oh where, did the years go? Cherish every moment, love without ceasing, continue to create memories, take tons of pictures, and look forward to the day when they do, indeed, have babes of their own~~~and you have more babies to love and watch grow!!
Celeste says
September 18, 2012 at 4:05 pmwhaaaaaaaa! He’s grown up so fast! What a little honey bunny/big boy he is! 🙂
Kate says
September 18, 2012 at 3:15 pmOH and I did say “Monet” right not money OH gosh what would you do without me love Pinky! LOL
Kate says
September 18, 2012 at 3:14 pmHappy Birthday to you sweet boy! What a precious gift for you to have been blessed with. He is gonna give you a run for your monet girly LOL. You are a terrific mother and I look forward to sharing your lives as the number gets bigger YIKES!!!
That number 5 picture is a heart stopper!
xoxo
Kate
cheryl says
September 18, 2012 at 2:46 pmlove the pictures from 1st birthday to 5th birthday! Holy change,Batman! Wow!! have a great day!!
Just Jae says
September 18, 2012 at 2:29 pmI know I dont you or your family, but had write and tell you how beautiful this. It brought some happy tears to my eyes. I have four boys, 6, 9, 11, and 18! You reminded me that even through their rotten times and bickering, they truely have big hearts. Bless you family and thanks for sharing:)
pam {simple details} says
September 18, 2012 at 2:22 pmWishing your sweet Cooper the happiest day! It’s wonderful that you realize you need to treasure every minute ~ I so remember those sweet days!
Laura from Top This Top That says
September 18, 2012 at 2:06 pmHappy Birthday to your sweet little guy! How precious is he. I know- you blink and they seem to grow an inch.