the second child to begin the new school year in our home. eighth grade at that! (i honestly typed seventh first, before realizing i was unfortunately wrong) big stuff at andover middle school, in a good way. again, i am sitting here in complete and utter dismay that my "baby" has grown into a young man! wow! when people stopped me to say i would miss the toddler days...i didn't listen. today, i sit as a mom who truly understands now. the time has simply stumbled away. sweet austin...these are the things i love about you today...
1) the way you smile with your eyes...still
2) your "cool" swagger (though i think you are deliberately sluggish)
3) your slightly crooked bottom tooth (despite braces)...hmmm, perhaps the retainer could fix that?
4) the fact that you now tower above me by a mere 1/2 inch at 5'10"
5) your now lower voice...you are no longer a cute little boy...cute (yes), little (not so much)
6) your unconditional, brazen love of Jesus which you so effortlessly show to those around you
7) that YOU chose ME to be your facebook friend
8) your incredible appetite, that must be causing your feet to grow (size 12?)
9) your diverse talents...in music, art, athletics and academics
10) that you know it all (at age 14)...and plan to be it all
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