Where’d my baby go?
Once so needy, difficult
Now independent
“No Mommy. Carson
do it by hisself.” I watch
as he runs away.
He looks to make sure
I am watching, his face beams
as he climbs higher
I see no fear, as
he reaches the top, “ready,
set, go!” Down he slides
I swoop him up and
hold him close, sniff his boy smell
Dirt, grass, sweat, and love
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Aw, super sweet awesome ‘ku!
(the other) Maggie’s last blog post..Day of Silence
By (the other) Maggie on 04.25.08 3:08 am | Permalink
It’s bittersweet seeing them growing independent isn’t it? On the one hand we don’t want them to not need us anymore, on the other hand it’s great to see them accomplishing things on their own!
Great Ku
Marylin’s last blog post..I need some Ku inspiration!
By Marylin on 04.25.08 5:10 am | Permalink
That was awesome.
~JJ!’s last blog post..‘Ku ‘Ku Hatchoo!
By ~JJ! on 04.25.08 5:50 am | Permalink
Great ‘ku! They do grow up soooooo fast!
wright’s last blog post..Haiku Friday - Baby #2
By wright on 04.25.08 6:07 am | Permalink
You are truly speaking the words of my heart… so hard.
susiej’s last blog post..Glitter is never a good thing
By susiej on 04.25.08 6:20 am | Permalink
very sweet. it does seem so sudden, doesn’t it????
phyllis’s last blog post..Great Passover Books for Kids
By phyllis on 04.25.08 6:57 am | Permalink
He’s already saying that? Oh, I’m so sorry, Jennifer. Why do they go and get all independent of us? It’s NOT allowed. We’ve recently started that, too. It kills me to watch him not wanting me as much, so I totally understand what you mean.
Anglophile Football Fanatic’s last blog post..HF: House of Mouse
By Anglophile Football Fanatic on 04.25.08 7:37 am | Permalink
OH! Dylan has turned into a ball of sweat recently. Weird. Testosterone in action, I suppose.
Sweet haiku. Makes me happy there’s still a little baby rolling around…
AMomTwoBoys’s last blog post..Just Read the First Half
By AMomTwoBoys on 04.25.08 7:37 am | Permalink
Great haiku. They really do grow up fast. So bittersweet.
Beth’s last blog post..the baby lust- a friday haiku
By Beth on 04.25.08 7:48 am | Permalink
There is something about that tangy little boy smell that just makes you want to bury your face in the crook of their neck and INHALE, isn’t there?
the Mom’s last blog post..If It’s Friday, Then It Must Be Time For a Haiku!
By the Mom on 04.25.08 7:57 am | Permalink
Awe~ They grow up so fast.
What a great haiku, bittersweet and yet such a precious moment in time!
rachel’s last blog post..One Dim Bulb
By rachel on 04.25.08 8:08 am | Permalink
This is a really good one Jennifer! SWEET!
amy’s last blog post..Dumb Blonde Evades Police
By amy on 04.25.08 8:47 am | Permalink
they do grow up fast. treasure it all.
the planet of janet’s last blog post..Haiku Friday: the “EEEK — MY DAUGHTER IS A HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADER” edition
By the planet of janet on 04.25.08 8:57 am | Permalink
savoring each new
achievement as Carson grows
creates memories
while sustaining the
relationship bond … that will
never disappear
Hugs and blessings,
storyteller’s last blog post..Haiku Friday #34 - I up and did it yesterday!
By storyteller on 04.25.08 9:02 am | Permalink
Aw, sweet one!
Had a wonderful time last night!
Great to see you again! Yay!
Hope your weekend is full of fun!!!
Mandy’s last blog post..Haiku Friday - Oh Yes, it’s Ladies Night - with one exception
By Mandy on 04.25.08 9:29 am | Permalink
I know these are the glory years, I so have to work on that. Because you’re right, you blink and they’re all grown up. :O And then the REAL stress begins!
MamaGeek’s last blog post..House Invaders
By MamaGeek on 04.25.08 10:03 am | Permalink
What a sweet haiku! And so very true.
By Bren on 04.25.08 10:08 am | Permalink
that is great - “dirt, grass, sweat and love”
having baby boys grow up is bittersweet…
DeuceMom’s last blog post..How Deuce Got His Name
By DeuceMom on 04.25.08 10:18 am | Permalink
That was so awesome.
Sweet moments like bubbles float
And drift into time.
Dane Bramage’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen #77
By Dane Bramage on 04.25.08 10:30 am | Permalink
Sorry about the double post but I realized too late that my URL was pointing at the wrong blog (not that I would object to you visiting, you just wouldn’t find my Haikus there.)
Dane Bramage’s last blog post..Food Thoughts on Friday
By Dane Bramage on 04.25.08 10:37 am | Permalink
They do grow up so fast.
Dana’s last blog post..Thunderstorms
By Dana on 04.25.08 11:07 am | Permalink
such a sweet haiku!
time flies.
CourtneyRyan’s last blog post..haiku time
By CourtneyRyan on 04.25.08 11:16 am | Permalink
It goes by so incredibly fast. Before you know it, he’ll three months from starting kindergarten. Ack!
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By Queen of Shake Shake on 04.25.08 11:26 am | Permalink
That is such a sweet haiku!
Cassie’s last blog post..LOST
By Cassie on 04.25.08 11:29 am | Permalink
I’m so late this week…slept in *oops*
But you’re right…they grow up way too fast. Miss M has become the 3yo that pushes me away. *sigh* So sad…and depressing when they get so independent.
Sadie’s last blog post..Hai-lo Summer Ku
By Sadie on 04.25.08 11:52 am | Permalink
I vote that they should only do the yucky stuff independently - blow their own noses, use the potty - but for fun stuff like slides they should still need us. Lovebug just decided he didn’t need my help on the slide anymore either and I can’t stop kicking myself for all those times I encouraged him to slide alone. What was I thinking?
Jerseygirl89’s last blog post..For Once, I Have No Guilt
By Jerseygirl89 on 04.25.08 12:33 pm | Permalink
Aw. I remember when Babyhead started going down the slide by himself. You get filled with pride that they can do it…but at the same time sad that they are moving away from needing you so much anymore. Just like the other day Babyhead decided he can get his juice out of the fridge himself! LOL
*sniff*
Sandy’s last blog post..Babyhead had his surgery…
By Sandy on 04.25.08 1:14 pm | Permalink
Love this. And so hard the internal battle between wanting them to be independent and wanting them to always be your baby.
Teri’s last blog post..(A)Musing
By Teri on 04.25.08 2:01 pm | Permalink
Aw. We both wrote about our kids today, although I wrote about my younger one.
It’s so hard to watch them do it on their own, isn’t it?
Christina’s last blog post..Haiku Friday: Simple Beauty
By Christina on 04.25.08 2:11 pm | Permalink
I so identify on the “where did the time go”. Now that my kids are about to go in kindergarten (kindergarten….it just feels weird saying it) I feel like I really need to have just one more baby
Worker Mommy’s last blog post..Did you know it was National TV Turnoff week ?… Yeah I don’t care either.
By Worker Mommy on 04.25.08 2:50 pm | Permalink
*sniff* I know exactly what you mean…..
Sandy (Momisodes)’s last blog post..Nail’ku
By Sandy (Momisodes) on 04.25.08 3:54 pm | Permalink
it happens way to quickly…
i completely understand…i begged stella not to turn four.
now i’m begging cora not to turn 1.
vicious circle.
jen’s last blog post..hey mr.
By jen on 04.25.08 4:10 pm | Permalink
Oh I remember Quinn’s first time down the Tunnel Slide by himself. He was so proud he asked to call Daddy afterwards. I think that was like 2 years ago. I was so sad, but proud at the same time.
Cathy’s last blog post..Look!
By Cathy on 04.25.08 8:16 pm | Permalink
when they reach this point I start thinking about another one…but we closed daddy’s store ?
ourcrookedtree’s last blog post..I Give Up
By ourcrookedtree on 04.26.08 1:34 pm | Permalink
My youngest goes to Kindergarten in Sept. She’s so ready-but I’ll miss her!
By Jill on 04.26.08 7:53 pm | Permalink
My youngest goes to Kindergarten in Sept. She’s so ready-but I’ll miss her!
Jill’s last blog post..My First Haiku Friday (On Saturday…how typical!)
By Jill on 04.26.08 7:53 pm | Permalink
Oops-I’m a little heavy handed on the submit button!
Jill’s last blog post..My First Haiku Friday (On Saturday…how typical!)
By Jill on 04.26.08 7:54 pm | Permalink
up in herre it is all BABY DO IT!!!! all the time.
this post reminded me to savor that (sometimes freakin irritating ) line as too soon it will be gone.
MizFit’s last blog post..To know the MisFit is to know (appreciate?) her quirks.
By MizFit on 04.27.08 6:25 am | Permalink
Aw! What, no picture?
andi’s last blog post..Attempts to maintain sanity during spring snowfall moderately successful
By andi on 04.27.08 8:48 am | Permalink
That was lovely. You turn around and POOF! they’re grown!
Jules’s last blog post..Haiku Friday…….. Remembering Ruby
By Jules on 05.02.08 9:17 am | Permalink
Awww SCHWEEEEET!!
I’m actually looking forward to the day when I can let the Little Man loose in the park. Less work for me, ya know.
VDog’s last blog post..Little Man Goes to Daddy’s Office
By VDog on 05.02.08 1:34 pm | Permalink
Just found Haiku Fridays and decided to try it out despite the fact that this is my first carnival and isn’t Friday. How fun! Thanks for setting this up!
mommalikabooty’s last blog post..Haiku Practice
By mommalikabooty on 05.07.08 10:59 pm | Permalink