"Baby" at the Park

 Yesterday after school it wasn't unbearably hot.  Probably only around 89.  We had about 45 minutes to kill before picking up big brother so I took Owen to a local park.  I love one on one time with my children.  I think that is so very important for your relationship.  Both boys love undivided attention they receive from Steven or I when we are alone with them.  I was happy to give that to Owen yesterday.  

Not each time I take pictures (because I tend to take a lot of pictures) but SOMETIMES when I take pictures I just stop and stare.  Stop and look to see how much my boys are growing.  This process makes me a little sad but at the same time I love seeing them grow and mature.  I am thankful they are growing because each day is a bit more independence and a bit more of them becoming the men I want them to be one day.  

For now this "man" is still 4.  He loves the park and exploring the "river" that was just a touch of water.  He had to take his shoes and socks off and get dirty and muddy.  He had to walk through the weeds, the ticks, the dirt and explore.  I let him because these days are fading slowly (even though I want to stop time).  He will not always be 4.  One day he will be 34 and a husband and daddy of his own.  I will wonder where these times went and be even more thankful that we had these days to share together. 

I love my "baby" Owen Michael Kueny.