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my beautiful boy
November 24, 2009
It seems a bit odd to write a post about my son the day before my daughter's birthday. But I just happened to take a couple of these photos yesterday and they melted my heart.
Laurent was a challenging baby. In retrospect he was probably allergic/sensitive to something in my diet that I just wasn't astute or informed enough to figure out. Basically he was colicky and his whole first year was difficult. I had a 2 year old at the same time and it was a tiring, patience trying time of my life. I grew a lot and then he grew out of it.
With such an "auspicious" start I might have worried about his future childhood. I needn't have. Since about 18 months when he was finally able to really communicate and motor around quite independently he has been my sunshine boy. In fact it took a visit from family we rarely see to point this out to me; his sunshine-y quality.
He's quite simply a fun-to-be-around, energetic, rarely down, amiable, people loving and sensitive hearted boy. I am so blessed to call him my son. And except for that first year and a little bit of his 2's when we were establishing who was in charge, raising him has been a pleasure, truly.
Laurent I'm so happy you're my son.
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kyndale on Nov. 25, 2009, 4:04 a.m.
So sweet Renee, I see in the pictures what you mean.
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Kim on Nov. 25, 2009, 4:10 a.m.
He is sooo ahnsome & it sounds like he's quite the special young man!
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nicola@which name? on Nov. 25, 2009, 5:55 a.m.
what a cutie. nicola http://whichname.blogspot.com
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Nurturing the tender years on Nov. 25, 2009, 5:57 a.m.
Lovely post.
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Karen on Nov. 25, 2009, 11:33 a.m.
I love these pictures, but not near as much as I love this dear grandson. His wonderful smile comes directly from his cheerful heart.
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kate on Nov. 25, 2009, 1:48 p.m.
Oh renee-- I've got chills and tears in my eyes. I have a sweet boy just like that in my house, and as he's the oldest, I think I sometimes forget to tell him just that. You're post has me shutting my computer and going to give him a hug. thanks.
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renee on Nov. 25, 2009, 1:50 p.m.
oh good. Inspiring mamas to hug their children. It doesn't get much better than that. Now I'm off to hug mine!!
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Jody on Nov. 25, 2009, 2:23 p.m.
A hug & a smile :>) There is no one created JUST like Laurent ~ God certainly did a fantastic job and He smiles on Laurent EVERY day! Give him a hug from Sage & I. It will be a pleasure to see what wonderful, lucky woman he will choose for a partner. (of course ~ that's many mountain climbs, many adventures and MANY years from now.
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renee on Nov. 25, 2009, 8:03 p.m.
This sunshine of my life leaving ME to bind his heart to another woman's - ack! Don't talk about it!!
No seriously, as long as she adores my son as much as I do I will love the woman Laurent is someday (God willing) bound to marry.
Thanks Jody (from someone who knows him) for your kind words about Laurent.
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5orangepotatoes on Nov. 25, 2009, 2:46 p.m.
I see these qualities in the photos. He has always projected sunny feelings through your photos of him. Beautiful post Renee.
lisa
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Candelion on Nov. 25, 2009, 11:03 p.m.
Your son = adorable. There is definitely a kindness in his eyes.. Reminds me of my brother and my dad in the past. I can't wait to see my brother and tell him how cute he is. He's gonna love it ;)
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Lise on Nov. 26, 2009, 1:50 a.m.
Hi, Renee, I just discovered your blog today...can't even remember how I got here, as I've been clicking around and enjoying your posts on a number of things. I added you to my Google Reader, and am really looking forward to more! :-) Lise
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Trish on Nov. 26, 2009, 4:29 a.m.
What a wonderful tribute to your son. Happy Thanksgiving!
Trish's last blog post... My Little Angel Fish
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Annmarie Stavash on Nov. 27, 2009, 3:40 a.m.
I remember those early days with our colicky boys. Those days pass (albeit sometimes slowly) and then you get to discover the little gems that you have. I feel the same about Adam and sometimes I even miss that little baby who had to be on my back all the time for years.
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renee on Nov. 27, 2009, 1:42 p.m.
Oh Annmarie - thanks for stopping by to say hi. I remember those days now, us walking our babes around the neighborhood, so fondly. The times we cried together, nursed together, laughed together. Lots of laughing. I am and always was so thankful for you in my life during that difficult time of Laurent's infancy.
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exhale. return to center. on Nov. 27, 2009, 5:04 p.m.
just beautiful renee...the photos, your son, and your words.
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Denise on Nov. 25, 2009, 2:50 a.m.
sounds so much like my son Josh. Just can't love these boys enough.
renee on Nov. 25, 2009, 3:02 a.m.
Do you think it's being sandwiched between 2 sisters that does it??