This is how my son sees himself:
Invincible.
Capable.
Brave.
He can hang from trees, climb rocks, take down an intruder
and
fly down a ski course.
and
fly down a ski course.
He can run fast and think hard.
This is how I see my son:
Gentle.
Intelligent.
Fearless.
Gentle.
Intelligent.
Fearless.
He can snuggle his dog, play the piano, help a stranger
and
make lemon pasta.
and
make lemon pasta.
He can think fast and run hard.
He is still a little boy, yet almost a little man.
Change is hard.
Fascinating.
Frustrating.
Beautiful.
Fascinating.
Frustrating.
Beautiful.
Jennifer Wolfe
Jennifer Wolfe, a writer-teacher-mom, is dedicated to finding the extraordinary in the ordinary moments of life by thinking deeply, loving fiercely, and teaching audaciously. Jennifer is a Google Certified Educator, Hyperdoc fanatic, and a voracious reader. Read her stories on her blog, mamawolfe, and grab free copies of her teaching and parenting resources.
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Comments: 32
Katherines Corner
January 23, 2012fun photo!!! I hope your new week is filled with happy xo
Jennifer Wolfe
January 23, 2012Hi Katherine,
Thanks! I hope your week is happy, too!
Rebel Sweetheart
January 22, 2012Oh my! Your son climbed that high?! Such a fearless young man he is. 🙂
Jennifer Wolfe
January 23, 2012Sweetheart, fearless is putting it mildly!
Alison
January 21, 2012So cool! I remember those days, when nothing scared you away and you would try anything! Thanks for sharing such sweet thoughts.
Jennifer Wolfe
January 23, 2012Hi Alison,
You’re welcome. I love it when my kids remind me of my own childhood-especially the good parts!
Mrs. No-No
January 21, 2012Awesome! I feel like that when I sit back and watch my little girl doing things on her own!
{{hugs}}
Jennifer Wolfe
January 23, 2012Hi there,
It’s all relative, isn’t it? Children are created to terrify their parents!
Anne Mercado
January 21, 2012What a great shot but I couldn’t help but gasp a bit since it seemed he was hanging pretty high from the ground (I’m terrified of heights). And uh, I don’t know how to make lemon pasta, can he teach me?
Jennifer Wolfe
January 23, 2012Hi Anne, gasping is part of my daily routine! And lemon pasta is pretty easy!
Jennifer Wolfe
January 21, 2012Deep breaths, deep breaths. I have a boy and a girl, and it certainly is a beautiful gift.
TyKes Mom
January 21, 2012That photo scares me because I can see my son doing the same thing! Little boys are so fearless and yet I view them as so fragile. My little guy is growing so quickly into a little man and it is such a bittersweet process. Having a son is a challenge and can certainly be nerve-racking! But it is such a joy day in and day out. I wouldn’t change it for anything. Great post!
Susan Kane
January 20, 2012Tender post. Is that really your son suspended up there?!! How did he get down!!?
Jennifer Wolfe
January 21, 2012Susan, it is my son. My uncle took the photo of him when I wasn’t looking 🙂
My Inner Chick
January 20, 2012Omg,
What a great Photo :)) WOW. X
Jennifer Wolfe
January 21, 2012Thanks, Kim! My uncle is an amazing photographer!
Alyssa Dyksterhouse
January 20, 2012Great shot. Great observations wonderfully written.
Jennifer Wolfe
January 21, 2012Thank you, Alyssa! My uncle inspired me with his photo!
Margs for Mommy
January 20, 2012That’s a really beautiful post. And that picture is just awesome!!
Jennifer Wolfe
January 21, 2012Thanks, Margs! I claim the writing and the kid…the photo is all my uncle’s.
rhonda
January 20, 2012That’s a high spot……
Jennifer Wolfe
January 21, 2012Yea…there’s a bit of an illusion going on…
Shootie Girlâ„¢
January 20, 2012Boy do I feel your pain. I have a a daring child, but she’s a GIRL! Yikes!
Jennifer Wolfe
January 21, 2012Hi Shootie Girl, thank you for commiserating…but I have a girl, too. Double trouble! See my post tomorrow…
Mommy2¢
January 20, 2012Holy Nuggets! That photo made my stomach drop! Sounds like you have one awesome little man there! 🙂
Jennifer Wolfe
January 21, 2012Mommy, I love him to pieces. I hold him tight whenever I can get him down…
Kathy
January 20, 2012Jennifer that is one amazing photo, one amazing boy and one amazing mom!! Great piece! xo
Jennifer Wolfe
January 21, 2012Thank you, Kathy. My uncle is an amazing photographer, and the kid and the mom…they’re pretty cool, too!
Dee
January 20, 2012Dear Jennifer,
A lovely tribute to your son. There’s a short story or maybe even a novel springing from that photograph. A novel in which a mother speaks in her chapters and the son in his. You have two characters. Now of course you need plot and setting and suspense. How’s that for a winter project?
Peace.
Jennifer Wolfe
January 21, 2012Dee, you’re amazing. I love that idea! And of course, I DO need another project!
ReviewsSheROTE Pamela R
January 20, 2012WOW!!
Great shot!!
My son will always be my lil baby!! =)
Jennifer Wolfe
January 21, 2012Thanks, Pamela. My uncle is responsible for the photography…but I’m responsible for the boy!