my boy

So I don't have any Penny Pickles work to show you at the moment, but I have one that needs to be matted, one nearly done and one that I am just getting started on.  Plus I was asked to make two jumpers for big and baby sister for a gift to a friend - I have lots going on!  But I wanted to share a picture I took about a week ago of my big boy Jon.  Jon will be seven next month - oh where has the time gone?  I still see my fuzzy haired baby, but in the same breath I can't imagine him not being my articulate, imaginative little rock star.

I've farted around with the processing on this picture, but decided I like the raw image out of the camera the best.  I love this picture for a few reasons, first to me it is the quintessential childhood picture - he was looking down at something on the ground, so curious, but it shows his beautiful eyelashes that he has had from day one.  It also shows off his freckles, that I LOVE!  His soft perfect skin and his long hair that is forever in his face.  He looks so much like I did as a kid - acts like I did too - so it brings back so many memories when I watch him in action. I told Ryan, we don't have quiet, demure kids that follow all directions.  Ryan's reply was, I'm glad, they be free thinking adults that will succeed.  I agree with that wholeheartedly, but I know from my own experience he has a long road a head of him with teachers and people who don't like individuals or little people with their own opinions.  Ah well, I'll try to clear that road off when I can and just offer a hug when I can't.  After having three kids, I don't love any one more than another, but I do love each of them so differently it is hard to explain until you've had more than one child.  Each of my children are so unique, with such different qualities - I am so blessed to have my own mini-melting pot here in my house.  

This is my Jon working hard on his science fair project testing whether homemade glue works as well as store bought varieties.  He received first place and I am so proud of him!  I love the look of concentration - sometimes I wish my biggest stress was whether to use the red or blue marker!

I just wanted to give a bit of love to my eldest boy - there is something about your first that holds a unique bond, we stumble together through this part of our lives - him as a child and me as a mom.  He is a terribly forgiving soul and since he is receives the brunt of my parenting mistakes - I am very grateful for his grace. 

Have a great weekend and Thanks!