This Friday my eldest son Michael was off of school, on days he’s off, I normally let my youngest who goes to preschool half of the day stay out as well. However, I don’t really get any time alone with Mike anymore so I thought it would be fun to have some “Mommy & Me” time. Mothering boys is a challenge, but it’s also wonderful, especially when you embrace every fun thing about their little boyish ways. We only had three hours but I was determined to pack every second with fun.
We went bowling and played in the arcade, for the first hour and a half. I then planned on taking him for some frozen yogurt (his favorite)Ā so that he could use a coupon he received for getting good grades, unfortunately everything in Miami seems to open pretty late in the day and the yogurt place was closed. We ended up browsing for books at Barnes and Noble, where I snapped this photo.
As he walked down the street with me he wasn’t even thatĀ disappointed the yogurt place was closed. He grabbed my hand and said, “it’s okay Mom, I’m having fun.”
I thought my heart would burst, right there on Sunset Avenue.
Love & Mothering,
nicÅle
Nicole Olea’s love language is communication. She does this best using her keyboard as a freelance copywriter and editor. Creative and resilient with high-level experience in social media management, content creation, and eCommerce marketing, Nicole Olea was a professional volunteer, sharing her skills with various non-profit organizations who paid her in hugs. For the last 20 years, she’s lived a quasi-nomadic life, moving across the country and the Atlantic with her active-duty husband and their three kids. She’s awkwardly stumbling toward her goal of becoming a saint. She’s got God-sized dreams and wants you to have them too!
Aww I love this picture.
Ahhh….how precious. Love the photo.
Awwww, how sweet!
Stop reminding me of how fast they grow up! Your new theme looks great btw!
Awww! You always capture the most beautiful moments. I had a moment last week when I picked Angeline up from school – I saw her kiss her boyfriend goodbye. All of a sudden, it’s like I saw her entire childhood flash before my eyes and she was an adult. I am still pretty sad about it. š
That’s so incredibly sweet. I hope my son still likes me that much in a few years!
*heart melting* what a sweet boy.
So sweet, I love making special time with the kids
awww so so sweet. moments to definitely cherish.
what a great photo. And yes, they grow up far too fast.
Oh that is so sweet! Not a lot of teenagers will hang out with their moms and especially not hold their hands. You two must have a wonderful relationship.
So sweet. I had a date with my oldest a couple weeks ago. We went and saw The Hobbit and it was so much fun. But yep, he is growing up. What a great picture.
What a great day! It’s so nice to have those moments with our kids as they get older. I know I feel the same way when I’m having a way too rare mommy & me moment with my oldest.
Such a cute story. š And I love the photo!
That’s awesome Nicole. I love one on one time with my kids.
… how sweet! What a sweat little boy your are raising!
That is very sweet. It’s so true about what’s really important!
What a special day.
Bowling sounds fun š Haven’t done that in a long time.
That’s precious!
That is so sweet!!
That is so sweet.
Now mine is bursting too!
oh wow… heart melting.
oh dear that just brought tears to my eyes. I love when my boys say things like that. One day, my oldest, who has autism, told me that I didn’t need to wear makeup because it isn’t what is on the outside that makes you beautiful it is what is on the inside. And he said I was beautiful on the inside to him.
What a sweetie. You are my kind of momma!
awwww so sweet!