Tonight I opened a treasured book
filled with memories of bygone days
and I strayed into that happy past
remembering your 'little boy ways'
A valentine that you made for me
holds a place on a page apart
Ah, little boy, son of yesterday
your valentine lives in my heart ...
You are now living in grown-up land
yet, tonight, from the mists of time
you are back once more, beloved son ...
here with me
through your valentine ...
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My son is now 25 years of age
Yesterday, I was looking through some of the beautiful
keepsakes he has given me over the years
I came across a hand-made valentine
that I treasure greatly ...
This photo of us was taken in 2011
on a trip to Mexico ...
on a trip to Mexico ...
What lovely memories! They grow up too fast...
ReplyDeleteThank you, ladyfi.
DeleteThey do grow way too fast.
I miss my 'my little boy' but so love 'the wonderful young man' he has become.
Bom dia, Margie !
ReplyDeleteMemorias felizes que ficam para sempre, seu filho é um atleta, eram pequenos e sem darmos por isso, ficam homens de repente.
Desejo-lhe as maiores felicidade para o seu filho e para si.
Abraço
ag
Good Morning Antonio
DeleteOh, those wonderful memories I have of 'my little boy' I so treasure.
And now that he is grown, we are making some more beautiful memories.
Thank you for visiting and the kind words.
x
awww....all grown up...
ReplyDeletewe puled out the picture box this last weekend with the boys
and went through pics...and found an old love note
i wrote 20 years ago to my wife....ha
great picture....
Hi Brian,
DeleteYes, he's all grown up.
Isn't it fun to go through old keepsakes and find a treasure like the 'old love note' you found.
I have some of those, too.
Thanks for the nice comment.
I loved the way you wrote that magical time between Mom and Son, enchanting angel, beautiful angel
ReplyDeleteLorraine,
DeleteThanks you dear lady.
My wonderful son was my inspiration.
x
This is so beautiful, Margie. I can certainly relate to what you are feeling. It's amazing how quickly time passes.
ReplyDeleteMartha,
DeleteMany thanks for the kind words.
Do appreciate them.
Our kids grow up way too fast.
Rose, my granddaughter, is 'on her way' and I just want to hold back time and keep her little but can't do that so I just enjoy and treasure my days with her.
By the way, Rose and my son are great pals :)
This is so precious, Margie. My eyes filled with tears as I read your lovely poem.
ReplyDeleteYour son and you look so happy in this photo...another treasure for keeping through the years~
Hugs
xoxoxo
Hi Jan,
DeleteMy son and I were very happy in this 'time and place'
Your words touched me so much when you mentioned you had tears reading my poem.
Thanks very much for the lovely comment.
Hugs
xx
Such beautiful thoughts and remembrances, Margie. Our children are Fortysomethings (wait, that can't be right!), and we all live in the same city, so we can get together often.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and Bear hugs!
Rob-bear
DeleteIt's wonderful you and your children live in the same city and get together often, what a blessing.
Thanks for the kind words on this post.
I send blessings and hugs back to you.
Be well and take care ....
Hi Margie! Either you are very short, or he is very tall...both maybe?? Your son is just adorable, what a beautiful photo. Thank you for sharing this happy time with us. I have kept many of the cards and artwork from my children over the years. I never grow tired of it.
ReplyDeleteIt's like a snapshot in time. So fun!
Ceil
Hi Ceil,
DeleteWell, my son is very tall and I am very short ...LOL
This is a favorite shot of us together as it was such a happy time.
Thanks for the thoughtful comment, it is appreciated.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Heartwarming. Sometimes they surprise you and still send a card they've made themselves.
ReplyDeleteGeo,
DeleteThank you.
Those hand made cards are the ones I treasure the most.
It is so special when you come across long forgotten things that your kids have made to you, or letters they have sent while away at college. Now I also have special items from my grandkids. Your poem is beautiful. xx
ReplyDeleteBonnie,
DeleteI have a box full of those those treasures that I just cannot part with..
Rose and I like to color together and a few days ago she colored a page from a Dora coloring book and then said, 'here nanny' so I am saving it.
Thanks for the kind words. xx
Margie, you are beautiful and your son is so handsome! I love your smiles! I can feel the love between you ;o) Big Hugs ;o)
ReplyDeleteStacy,
Deleteawwwwww, that is so sweet of you.
Thanks dear.
You made me smile.
Big Hugs back to you.
How sweet and full of love your words are! You and your son are so lovely, you have such great smiles. How wonderful that a piece of the past can transport us so...
ReplyDeleteLisa,
DeleteJust like Stacy, you made me smile too :)
Many thanks for the lovely comment.
Means so much to me. x
Children grow so quickly and sometimes we let the memories fade. It is good that you were able to hold on to the positive. Having 5 sons , I so miss the years when mom was their everything. But like you, I am now having a chance to enjoy grandchildren. The picture of you and your son is lovely...but who would expect less , you have such a beautiful heart.
ReplyDeleteRachel,
DeleteIt's a joy to have you visit
I love the old and precious memories of those days when my son was younger , he was always so thoughtful and he is that way today too.
Five sons, wow!
That is wonderful and now you are enjoying the grandchildren.
Many thanks for the kind words.
You are a dear.
They grow so fast...so fast. But you're right, Margie, we have those tender memories that erases the changes of time and transports us back to their childhood.
ReplyDeleteKim,
DeleteMy goodness, it seems like it was 'just yesterday ' when my son was a little boy and now he's all grown.
I keep all of 'those tender memories' you mentioned very close to my heart.
Wishing you a great weekend 'without snow' LOL
What a great photo - such a pretty mom and oh ...that some of yours has Hollywood looks - so handsome he is.
ReplyDeleteHaving four sons - I know the treasures that keep them close in our hearts.
Thanks for sharing your great poetry and family.
Sandy,
DeleteThanks very much for those kind words.
My son is 'my most handsome and wonderful treasure'
I love him dearly.
It's always so nice to have you visit.
This is lovely, Margie. I have two grown sons, and this poem brought back some good memories for me too. Thank you for visiting my blog today. I'm your newest follower.
ReplyDeleteDaisy,
DeleteSo nice of you to come by.
Thank you for the lovely comment.
It is appreciated.
You are welcome!! Yes I have 5 sons as it took me a while to get one daughter.lol It starts all over again with two grandsons and one granddaughter. Makes for a busy house at the holidays. Isn't it amazing how each has their own personalities?
ReplyDeleteRachel,
DeleteSo glad you got the daughter after the 5 sons....LOL
And now you have the grandchildren , wonderful.
I can just imagine all the business of the holidays but oh, so much fun!!!!
Thanks for the 2nd visit to let me know of your family.
Enjoy them.
I so enjoy my , so very much.
I am so blessed!
Oh so handsome...and he looks so like you!
ReplyDeleteStumbling upon treasures from the past, like your precious Valentine's card, is incredibly moving and Soul-stirring...
I absolutely adore this wonderful poem!
Hugs xxx
Ygraine,
DeleteI love that you adore (love that word adore as I always told my son that I adored him) my poem.
How kind you are.
So very appreciate your lovely comment.
Thanks very much.
Oh, I do think my handsome bears a little resemblance to 'his momma'
Hugs xx
Hi Maggie .. what a wonderful way to remember and to let us have some insight and see that handsome young man .. you must be very proud .. and what lovely memories for your trip to Mexico ..
ReplyDeleteCheers and I hope all is well - Hilary
Hi Hilary,
DeleteSo very nice of you to stop by for a visit.
Thanks for the kind words.
Cheers to you, all is well and I hope the same for you.
They might grow up and move away, but they're never far from our hearts! Happy Birthday to your son! Busy with Grands on spring break this week and another set due next week - I'll be wanting a spring break when they all go home!
ReplyDeleteBarb,
DeleteNo, they are are always in our hearts.
I am blessed to have both my son and daughter living close by.
Enjoy those Grands
x
Very nice post, Margie! 25 is a great age! Celebrate!!
ReplyDeleteHi Michael,
DeleteThank you so much.
It's good to see that when boys become young men, that they still adore their mothers. It is so obvious in the photo, and it is also obvious by your poem that you adore him, too.
ReplyDeleteAnita,
DeleteI adore him and so blessed he feels the same way!
Thanks for that nice comment, it made me smile :)
Beautiful! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks dear Keshi.
Deletexx
A lovely poem and beautiful photo of you and your son!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Rose :)
DeleteYour kind words are appreciated.