Christina Block Photography

Oh my dear love

you’re growing far too fast

you’re 7

Wishing I could keep you young & innocent forever

Wishing I could wrap you in my arms & keep you safe

Wishing I could replay the last 7 years over and over again

Everyone told me it goes by fast

But I didn’t expect it to go this fast

I have told you before that God placed you with me for a reason

He knew that I needed you

Like really needed you

Whether you know it or not, your face has gotten me through the worst of days

That smile of yours is like no other

Every time your eyes sparkle I get to relive things over again

Become young again

Become innocent again

Its like magic

Pure magic

Did you know that many nights after you fall asleep next to me

I take your hand and place it in mine

I don’t want to forget how those little hands feel

I want to remember how little they are

how perfect they are

each little crease

each little crevice

This may sound silly to you

But if you ever experience the love of a child

you will then know that love

and that love is like no other

I am your mommy

and what a lucky lady that makes me

but I get scared

yes scared

when I think about you growing up

and the house is empty

and clean and quiet

Fighting back the tears now just thinking about it

Life is so dang beautiful with you in it

Smothering you with love is all I know how to do

And right now it’s just you and me kid

We have been a team

And I thank God for that all the time

If you remember anything in life

remember that I love you with all my heart

That I will support you in everything

good and bad

And that I will always be your mommy

You keep telling me that you’re a big boy now

and boy are you

But do me a favor

those kisses that you have been keeping from me

I need more of them

and more of those hugs too

Cause babe

You will only be 7 once

xo

Mommy

[all images were taken with my iPhone 5 | © Christina Block Photography]