Thursday, September 28, 2006

Thursday Thirteen - Edition #4 ~ Mommy is sick, but she still loves you

That is what my boys have grown up with. That is all my boys have ever known. We’ve never tried to hide it. We’ve never tried to make excuses for it. We’ve never lied about it. My boys know that sometimes mommy gets stuck in happy, sad or mad. My boys know that sometime mommy yells for no reason. My boys know that sometimes mommy’s mouth, mind and heart aren’t working together. But my boys also know that they are my number one priority. Most importantly, my boys know that I love them.

Dear Little Doodles,

There are so many reasons why I love you. There are so many things I wish that I could say, but I can’t always find the words.

Thirteen Things that I love about you Doodles.
(Added at 2:31 - I fixed the link to his post at the bottom. Sorry. Blogger has been giving me problems all morning. Right now it won't let me add my comments waiting to be moderated.)

  1. I love that he is so serious. (But in a good way. He seeks knowledge. He looks for answers. He believes in himself.)
  2. I love that he his so passionate about hockey. (He told me that he was born to be an NHL goalie)
  3. I love that he enjoys reading so much.
  4. I love that he sits with me in bed sometimes and brushes my hair.
  5. I love that he is so compassionate.
  6. I love that he doesn't care what people think of him. (He won the who is the craziest person contest at school - he ate ladybugs and stuff.)
  7. I love that he puts up with his little brother even when he doesn't want to.
  8. I love that he can get along with people of all ages.
  9. I love that he watches Y&R with me.
  10. I love that he enjoys school. (Math, Gym and Science are his favourites.)
  11. I love that he is eager to learn about almost everything. He never gives up.
  12. I love that when he is focused or really concentrating he sticks his tongue out.
  13. I love that even at eight he still twirls his hair when he is tiered.

So many things to love. I am truly blessed. Please help to show Doodles what a special little guy he is, but leaving him a comment on
his entry. I know that it doesn’t really say much, but he had so much fun writing it and he looks forward to reading the comments.

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34 comments:

Chelle Y. said...

Ah, that was sweet! He's a lucky little guy!

Maya's Granny said...

He sounds like a great kid, and you are indeed fortunate to have him. :)

I went and read his post, and I commented there. Good kid.

I hate the letter verification thing on blogger. Today, all of the blogs I've been to with it, the letters don't show up until the 3rd or 4th try. Frustrating.

Renee said...

We had a great vacation despite all the ranting. I had just come up with the idea when the kids cut in front of us. I whispered to DD & DH my idea and DH says..."You have to stop at 13?" LOL

You have a wonderful child there. Such a blessing.

crygibb said...

Sounds like a really great kid! Happy Wed.

Anonymous said...

How sweet!!!!

Kukka-Maria said...

So incredibly sweet! I'm off to comment on Doodle's post!

Thanks for stopping by and for warming my cold, little, feline heart with your honest affection!

Just Expressing Myself said...

Sounds like a top-notch fellow.
The honest way that you deal with your circumstances is more than admirable.
Look forward to visiting you again.
Frances

Nikkie said...

That is such a sweet list!

tiggerprr said...

Loved your list! They really are special!

Overwhelmed! said...

What sweet boy you have! Great 13 Thursday list. I clicked on the link to leave Doodles a comment on his entry, but the link wasn't valid. Can you share that link again?

Cindy said...

Wonderful list! You sound like a very loving mommy.

Thanks for stopping by mine! :)

Anonymous said...

awesome list!

Mike said...

I love that he sticks his tongue out when he is focused or really concentrating.

I'm sure he loves you too.

Mike
http://somethingaboutparenting.typepad.com/

The Mistress of the Dark said...

Wonderful list! Thanks for stopping by my site too. Happy Thursday :)

Dane Bramage said...

Sounds precious. My Thursday 13, #13 "Things I am Thankful for Today" Edition is up. Stop by if you get a chance.

Faerylandmom said...

I thought I had it tough, but I guess not! However, your post made me realize how important it is that my kids know EVERYDAY how much I love them. Thank you for a refreshing post.

I read Doodles' post, and thought it was great! I left a comment for him too.

Thank you so much for sharing, and for stopping by today.

Anonymous said...

If you love your children they will grow up to be a blessing. Tie them to a tree and they will be grow up as junkyard dogs. Looks like you are blessed.

Thanks for visiting me, I linked to you from TT -13 reasons you know it's 2006

Karitown said...

He sounds so cute. I have four kids and they're all so different. Three boys and a girl.

Happy Mama to Three said...

Very sweet! It is such a hard thing to raise your children to have to know what "chronic illness", "hereditary disease", "Portacath", "pain medicine", "muscle relaxants", etcetera etcetera are. Thanks for not being afraid to keep it "out there."

Cindi
My TT is up and running

Danielle said...

Super kid! He sounds adorable on his post!

Turtles said...

What a wonderful and loving tribute to Doodles! I'm sure he knows what a great mom he has too. Kudos to you for trying to raise your boys with compassion and love and understanding.

I'm off to read Doodles post. BTW, my TT is up too. Stop by if you get a chance.

Anne said...

Doodles sounds like a real sweety!! If you do ever get to Tassie, don't forget to stop in and visit the outback and great barrier reef. After all, if you're gonna spend all that mnoney... :-D

Mandy said...

I've just commented on Doodles post. He sounds like a great little guy (don't tell him I said little will ya) lol

Mandy :=)

Anonymous said...

He sounds like a great kid. :) He has good taste in sports - I love hockey. :) Thanks for stopping by. :)

Anonymous said...

He sounds like a great kid and you like a great mommy!

Annie said...

What a very adorable TT and an adorable sounding kid!

Jenny Ryan said...

Aw, what a great list :)

Thanks for visiting my TT.

Anonymous said...

Great list! I love to hear when people say good things about their kids :O) Because I KNOW, it can be hard, lol!

LuluBunny said...

BEAUTIFUL LIST :)

CarpeDM said...

What a great kid. I love it when kids are excited about school. I'll go read his post now.

Buttercup said...

He sounds like a great kid!

Thanks for stopping by my TT.

...my 2 cents said...

Aw, what a sweet list! I hope you will show that to him one day!! He sounds like a very sweet boy!

Tinker said...

sounds like a wonderful child!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for visiting my TT.

And this is just a great list :)

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