I had to add these photos of Benjamin and Ashton, the first one taken when he was about 7 or so and the one above at Ashton's Grand March after graduation last June. He is the best big brother!
My middle child, Benjamin is 24 today. As I always think on each child's birthday, where did the time go??
He was always the sports kid. He was "recruited" to play baseball at the ripe old age of 4, then came years of soccer, swimming, cross-country, basketball, baseball and golf. Benjamin kept me running for many, many years and how I wished I could do every bit of it all over again! He played on All-Star teams in basketball and baseball all through school so there wasn't much down time.
I would love to have the "wrestling matches" that he and Josh would have, on the duct-taped bedroom floor! Or listen to the Nerf basketball banging on the bathroom door over and over again. Or hear him hitting rocks with a metal baseball bat out in the yard for what seemed like hours. Oh and how can I forget him saving his money and buying "used" golf balls to practice with on the front lawn. To this day I have found them in the brook, over on the Preserve next door and buried in the yard. I worried that he would put a golf ball right through the windshield of a passing car! Now he works for a professional hockey team. I am so proud of you Benjamin and love you so much for all that you are. Happy Birthday!
I had to add these photos of Benjamin and Ashton, the first one taken when he was about 7 or so and the one above at Ashton's Grand March after graduation last June. He is the best big brother!
My middle child, Benjamin is 24 today. As I always think on each child's birthday, where did the time go??
He was always the sports kid. He was "recruited" to play baseball at the ripe old age of 4, then came years of soccer, swimming, cross-country, basketball, baseball and golf. Benjamin kept me running for many, many years and how I wished I could do every bit of it all over again! He played on All-Star teams in basketball and baseball all through school so there wasn't much down time. 
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I'm on the verge of having my older son move out, most likely. I remember running around to the sporting events and while it was fun at the time, and exhausting, I truly miss it also. Those were some of the best days of my life and it's just amazing how quickly they pass. Your son is very handsome. You truly have a very beautiful family. Your happiness overflows. What a good mom you are!
many happy returns to benjamin and a very happy mom's day to u cheryl.
That's a nice tribute to your son, Cheryl. And your memories of him as he practiced his various sports are touching.
Oh, yes, I remember those days too. I loved going to all of my son's sporting events. Those were wonderful times, maybe the best of times in many ways.
Happy Birthday, Benjamin, and blessings on you, his mother.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your son, Benjamin, he sounds like a wonderful young man, Cheryl.
What a wonderful tribute to your Benjamin. He sounds like a fine young man. Mom, you did good.
Happy Birthday to Benjamin, and Happy Mom's day to you too! Your memories of Benjamin when he was growing up are so beautiful. Great memories. I'd do them all over again too, gladly. :)
Good going Mom!! Precious pictures that hold so many memories!! Happy Birthday Benjamin!!
You're the kind of family one sees in the movies: nice looking and happy.
To Benjamin, the model son and model brother - Happy Birthday!
What a nice post. Thanks for sharing some info about your middle son. He sounds like a wonderful man and he has you to thank for his solid upbringing.
What a handsome young man, Cheryl... I know you are SO proud of him. Our kids do grow up so fast--and I look back (just like you do) thinking of all that they did while growing up.
Happy Birthday to your middle child, Benjamin!!!!
Hugs,
Betsy
oh WOW!
Happy birthday.
Happy Birthday, Benjamin, your mum loves you.
Brenda, You won't believe it, last week, I saw the hammock, I thought of you.
On Sat, I went to a park, I was walking along the beach, and thought of you when I saw the stones. I didn't see any hearts. But when i sat on a bench, some stupid person had burnt part of the bench. On closer look, it burnt a shape of a heart. A Heart!!!!!
I'm such a sappy Auntie, I got crying reading this. There's so much more that could be added one being that kids absolutely LOVE him. Hope you had a great day BUNJ!!
Happy Birthday, Benjamin. This is such a wonderful tribute to a wonderful son.
lovely! happy birthday to Benjamin!
A warm and lovely memory of your son's growing up. And yes, time sure does fly. Doesn't it feels like in a blink of an eye, he's 24. Happy bday and many, many healthy years to come, Benjamin!
Hi Cheryl, Many happy returns to Ben, Happy Birthday, Ben!
A birthday is just another 365 day trip around the sun, enjoy the trip.
Best regards from Canada, Lee.
ps, Cheryl, if nothing better to do, drop by, have a nice day, Lee.
Happy Birthday Benjamin, your mum sounds so proud of you and why not.......you truly sound like the all american boy....I love hockey, which team are you with? .....Hugs
Happy Birthday Benjamin!!!
Cheryl, it is always like this with us parents.. when they are small, we want them to grow up fast.. now they are grown and away, we wish they are young again.. my sons are in college too, leaving me and my girl and in another year or so, she will leave my nest too and i will be all alone.. maybe i come visit u then. :)
Time flies,doesn't it? Happy Birthday Benjamin...
One day i will be like you too posting about my two sons Jovial and Marvell, celebrating their 20+ birthdays, there will be another 10 year from now but then again time sure flies fast.
take care now, dropping the first time surely wont be last
Happy Birthday to Ben. This is such a sweet post. I can see myself reminiscing and feeling the same way about my boys, maybe, 20 years from now :).
Nice memories. A mom is always bound to her kids, no matter how old they grow.
Happy Birthday Benjamin!
Happy Birthday benjamin!
Congratulations Mom, on such a fine young man. Happy Birthday ( a day late) to Benjamin.
like your photos, it is amazing how fast time passes...
Joyce's Journey: Thanks for your kind comments. I can understand how you must be feeling with your oldest soon to leave. Its so bittersweet!
nituscorner: Thanks for your kind wishes!
Aunt Jean: Thanks. I guess its therapeudic to write the memories out as the "birth" days always bring back lots of happy memories!
Linda Reeder: Your comments were so kind. I do believe the childhoods of all three of my kids were simply the best times of my life!
Wanda: Thanks for your nice comments.
Linda: Oh thanks so much! Its always nice to receive a compliment, especially on being a parent!!
Dez: Aw thanks dear friend!!
grammie g: Hello and thank you!
DUTA: Thanks so much for the lovely comments!
TechnoBabe: Many thanks. He certainly kept me running for years! He is a determined young man indeed.
Betsy from Tennessee: Aw, thanks so much for your sweet comment.
Gary's third pottery blog: Yes indeed!
rainfield61: Thanks for coming by and leaving your birthday wishes!
Ann: Thanks for stopping by. Oh I was delighted to read that you found the hammock and the heart! Even though the "heart" was the result of carelessness by someone it amazes me that you found it!! It must be a good sign!
Margaret: And you are probably the only person he allows to call him "Bunj"!
George: Thank you very much.
Wenn: Thank you for coming by!
RoseBelle: Thank you for your kind words!
Uncle Lee: Thats a great way to look at birthdays! Love to stop by, as always!
Bernie: How kind of you. He works for the Portland Pirates here in Maine.
reanaclaire: You certainly understand how I feel indeed. And yes it true how I felt all those years and now I wish them all back. In a few years you can travel whenever and wherever you want!
Eugene: Welcome and thanks for the comment. I will check out your blog!
Rachna: Thanks. I truly liked your comment: A mom is always bound to her kids, no matter how old they grow. So very true!
Pete and Shahana: Thanks for taking the time to wish my son a Happy Birthday, you're both very kind.
Patty: Thanks for your wishes!
Lin Floyd: I never realized how fast the years did fly by until they grew up!!
this time r being tagged by me..
I hope he had a wonderful birthday. Where does the time go?
I hope you are able to go to Paris someday.
Hope your son had a wonderful birthday!!
Happy Birthday to you son, Benjamin. He's a fine young man and I hope he has a wonderful birthday. Your other children are really fine looking, too.
Love the two photos you added at the top, Cheryl.
they grow up so fast...mine are 26 and 21...just seemed like yesterday there were babies...
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