The little swinger


Wobble’s first time on a swing, people! He wasn’t sure at first, but then he LOVED it. I got pretty choked up when I first saw this photo — his chunky little legs, his tiny socks, his new shoes, his hands holding on, his little face– so much glee, so much happiness. I don’t want this little person to ever feel hurt or ridicule, to ever be scared or lonely. And I know he will feel all sorts of emotions in his life, but my god, my urge to protect him is overwhelming.

I’m so lucky I get to be his auntie.

[photo by his mummy]

9 responses
  1. luzmaqc

    Yes you are, he is such a cutie pie!!! Love the pictures!

  2. Charlane Killough Griffith

    i so crush on my nieces and nephews all the time. i so get this feeling.

  3. Elle B | Later Bloomer

    So adorable! He belongs on a calendar.

  4. karen d

    love the look on his face as he discovers this joy.

    xo
    Karen D

  5. laurie b

    i have two italian nephews so i know exactly how you feel! i love them so much and want to protect them but i know they need to experience life as it happens in order to truly grow.

  6. Emily Fitzhugh

    Such a great photo. Happy happy boy. I am 38 and I still remember being in my “Jimmy Jumper” pure joy. Thank you for posting it. xo

  7. Mia

    I know I am blessed to be a mama, but I’ve also been wishing I could be an auntie. I miss the baby times. They go by WAY too fast. Little shoes, little hands, I love it all so much! Just wait until he starts his toddler-talk…it is wonderful!

  8. Tangerine Dreams

    You almost made me cry with these words. That’s exactly how I feel. Being a mama is so intense.

  9. pixie

    i truly can’t believe he’s big enough to ride in a swing. how did this happen? i love all of these guest postings and your musings on 38. love love love…

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