one happy mama...
Is there an age when you should stop referring to your youngest child as your 'baby'?
I am sure if I read the latest in child psychology books I would find this is a big 'no no'....
but I can't help it. He is my youngest, my baby and he is turning 12 today.
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He will enter his teenage years, next year in Vietnam.
He looks at the move as another adventure.
Connor likes to keep track of how many countries
he has travelled to over his lifetime, at the moment he is 12 for 12.
he has travelled to over his lifetime, at the moment he is 12 for 12.
He is American but has never lived there, I hope someday that he does.
He calls Australia home.
He loves to read... especially history books.
Connor and our dog, Tika, have swum through life, side by side.
They do everything together....
Over the weekend, he asked his best friends over for a sleepover party.
We took them to see 'Hugo'. I could not think of a better film,
it was enchanting, the type of story he loves.
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Tonight, we will celebrate his birthday at his favourite Chinese restaurant.
He loves Beef with Oyster Sauce. :)
My baby....
Happy Birthday Connor!
From my youngest to my oldest...
In five more days, I will see my eldest son....Patrick.
He truly is all grown up.
He will graduate from Royal Military College, Duntroon, in Australia.
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What a happy, sweet post. Happy birthday to your baby!
ReplyDeleteMany, many happy returns of the day to your Connor. I wish him the best of days.....I know that you will pull out all the stops and he will have a wonderful birthday.
ReplyDelete....and, many congratulations to Patrick. An acheivement that must be celebrated to the max when you see him. A very happy family time for you Jeanne and, of course, for your husband.. XXXX
Well, it's understandable that you are one happy mother. What lovely kids you have. 12 years old and a globetrotter. How amazing - I'm not sure I had been abroad when I was 12:-D
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Connor (number 15 on the top 100 names of the year:-))
http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2011/12/motherhood-mondays-top-100-names-of.html#more
And since I am the baby of my family - yes, there is such an age:-D but I don't think you are supposed to care! I'm in my thirties but my family doesn't seem to have noticed.
Happy Birthday Young man!!
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Karena
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Jeanne, you must be very proud of both of your lovely boys and quite rightly so!! I will never stop calling my youngest, William, my baby - that he will always be even though he is a good 6ft tall and a very grown up young man!
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Happy Birthday to Connor and congratulations to Patrick!
ReplyDeleteOur youngest requested to not be called "the baby" when she turned 13. Her older sisters still call her the baby to tease her occasionally!
And as you should be... You have given your children such wonderful opportunities and experiences.
ReplyDeleteHello my friend,
ReplyDeleteI am still away but trying to catch up with all of your posts. Happy birthday to your youngest Connor! It sounds as if he has had a wonderful birthday and many more adventures to come.
I hope you have a fabulous time at the ball celebrating with Patrick!
Enjoy!
Elizabeth
Oh, happy days, Jeanne! I'd love to know the answer to your first questions as well, especially given the name of my blog ☺.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Connor - what a fine young fellow you're raising there, Jeanne, who's so open to new experiences. And my, you will be especially proud to visit Duntroon this time. Just marvellous.
How long will you be over here?
J x
Oh those lovely kids . . . they do make us mama's happy.
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Glenda
Our youngest at 28 is still called 'Bub' & so is MOTH's great Aunt at 99! Sounds like Connor had a fab birthday celebration & bring on Patrick I say, he needs to give his gorgeous Mum the biggest of hugs!
ReplyDeleteMillie xx
Your sons are gorgeous! Whoops, I meant to say, "extremely handsome."
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Connor!!
ReplyDeleteHappy 12th Birthday to your baby and contratulations to your eldest boy. Every reason to be a proud mama.
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful, handsome sons. No wonder you are a proud momma! Happy B-day to Connor.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on producing such beautiful sons!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the move, you deserve a medal!!
Penny x
You should be not only a happy mama but a proud one, too! Handsome lads you have for sons, Jeanne!
ReplyDeleteMy youngest just turned 13 and she informs me each time I call her "baby" that she is not a baby and I always reply, "You will always be my baby!" "Even when your 50." She just smiles at me.
ReplyDeleteYou have handsome/beautiful children <3
"Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful boy(s)".
ReplyDeleteLovely post Jeanne, you're boys are so handsome.
ReplyDeleteMy youngest turned 30 this year so she has officially graduated from me calling her 'baby girl' to 'darling girl'
means the same to me!
such a lovely post. My baby is turning 13 in a few weeks. How i love my boys! :) You post made me smile.
ReplyDeleteYou must be so incredibly proud, such handsome kids! Thanks for sharing!
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