Monday, January 17, 2011

Dear Hyrum

Dear Hyrum (aka Rum Diddy, Rum-za-Dizzle, Hyrum Kimball Denton Mommy's Boy),

Thank you for today.

Thank you for being my buddy on all my errands.

Thank you for being patient while we stopped at Sam's Club, Toys R Us (and didn't even beg me to buy you a toy), the mall (and we took the time to ride the escalator up and down, just for fun), and Target.

Thank you for sharing your chocolate milk with Evie, even though you didn't want to.

Thank you for not throwing any fits or whining or complaining.  Not even once.

Thank you for falling asleep in the car on the way home, and then staying asleep as I carried you upstairs, wrapped you in your silky and tucked you into bed.

Thank you for being my little boy.

I know this time together is short.  Before I know it, you'll be in preschool, then kindergarten, and these adventures will be a thing of the past.  I know they will never come back, because I've already filed these days with Heidi, then Tucker, then Ben, then Lily, and then Micah.  Filed in the "Memories" folder.  I cherish these moments.

I love you.

Love,
Mom
Linking to the Happiness Project this week.

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18 comments:

  1. Dana @ Bungalow'56January 17, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    It is when I read posts like this, that I wish I had started my blog many years ago. I love the picture, and of course the words. I can't believe he shared his chocolate milk, that is something usually much older children would agree too. You tell him what a wonderful older brother he is for me.
    Take care,
    Dana

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  2. Welcome to the Garden of EganJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    That is quite a feat for Hyrum. I'm sure he doesn't love shopping, unless of course there is an escalator.
    He has to be an angel....not asking for a toy in a toy store??? Wow. Unheard of.

    Loved your words.
    They made me smile.

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  3. Karen MortensenJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    This is so sweet. What a neat little boy you have.

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  4. EmJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    sending my little man to preschool in the fall. has me looking at each day as something a little more special now:)

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  5. StefJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Thanks for the reminder that my little ones are still little. I forget.

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  6. sloanJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    so so sweet ... I have a memory file for my little "babies" too - seems like just yesterday when every day was like this, boy do I miss it :-(

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  7. UnknownJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    I needed this reminder today as I've been wanting to get my 4yo over to a friend's house. This time IS so short and I needed to hear it again!

    thanks, Hyrum and Jenny.

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  8. PamJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Sounds like a day to remember. Love that little guy! And you're a great mom Jenny!

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  9. Susan AndersonJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    If he is as much like Bryce as I suspect he is, that was a valiant day for him! What a cutie!!

    =)

    PS. You are a lucky, lucky mom.

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  10. UnknownJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Awwww.... that's so sweet.

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  11. TraciJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    What a sweet thank you to your little one.

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    This is the cutest post ever! Love it! xx

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  13. KerriJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    What a sweet little boy...love the letter you wrote to him. I love that you "spotlight" each of your children...and I agree with Pam, you a great mom!

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  14. Laura@The Oily CupboardJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    awww bless his little heart! makes me want to hug him to death!

    oh how fast they grow...sniff sniff

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  15. UnknownJanuary 18, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Aww, that's so sweet :) Hyrum was a real trooper that day. It's amazing how fast they grow. I need to give E a hug now...

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  16. GabeJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    love, love, love this Jen!

    Made me smile in the middle of my day and wish I was better about thanking my own kids!

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  17. karenJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Well that made me cry just a little bit! Hyrum is so cute and such a vibrant little boy. He just LIVES every minute. I'm glad you had a good day with him.

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  18. leigh hewettJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    This is just so sweet.

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