Thursday, February 24, 2011

When I Grow Up....


At Grans

"When I grow up, I want to be a little boy".  ~ Joseph Heller, Something Happened, 1974





My 'little boy' is now 13 years old. My eldest is a teenager! ..... we stand eye to eye (which isn't hard as I am a shortie). 13 years have gone in the blink of an eye.


He is a gorgeous young man... kind, compassionate, insightful, funny, eloquent, bright as a button, athletic, musical and handsome! I am so so blessed to be your Mum, my darling 'Brynley'... you are more than I ever imagined I would receive in a son. I look forward to being your Mum through everything that life throws at you. I will be there, when you need me, 'til the day I die.
I love you my beautiful boy.
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39 comments:

Richie's 2ts Inspires said...

Thanks to a great mum who's always there for better or for worst. And don't forget the upbringing.

YOU done a good job my dear, Lady? Keep up that good work. ALways keeping my heart with you 3.

Hugs so much to my lil AMs...

x0x0

Andrea said...

Happy 13th birthday Bryn...I remember how momentous the occasion was when I turned 13. Don't ever grow up. Best advice ever!

XO, Andrea

tinajo said...

He´s so handsome too - just like his brother! :-)

I can imagine 13 years passes quickly, my oldest will be 9 in August and I don´t know what happened - he was just a baby!

brismod said...

Best wishes to your "not so little anymore" baby! I hope he has a great day. xx

Katrina Chambers said...

Happy Birthday dude! He is gorgeous! Hope you all have a great day xo

Jossie said...

Happy birthday Brynley and congrats A-M on being one of the best mums in the whole damn world! He is very lucky to have such a caring, strong, insightful mum. Its no wonder he is a darling - as they say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Have the best birthday ever!

Janette said...

Dear Brynley,
Happy 13th Birthday!!!
I hope you have a wonderful day! Being a teenager is really fun - as long as you always listen to your Mum :) Looks like you had a great time at Grans - my little William wishes he could have been there with you, he would have been straight into that water.
Big birthday hugs to the three of you,
Janette & Will xx

Lorraine said...

Happy 13th Birthday Brynley. Have a great day.
xox

GoldenValley50 said...

There must be something about February babies A-M! The HAPPIEST of HAPPIEST birthdays to your gorgeous boy. Being a MUM is the best job in the world - don't you think? When you look at your chidren and see the amazing people they are growing into - it just makes your heart glow with pride and joy. xxo Sharyne

A Room For Everyone said...

Happy Birthday Brynley! You're a remarkable young man, never forget that..Rachaelxx

Jenny said...

Happy Birthday!!! Teenager - wow, interesting times ahead.... Have a wonderful day. Gorgeous note, such passion and Grans looks like a fun place to explore. ;-)

Sarah B said...

Happy 13th Birthday Brynley!
A-M, you truly are blessed with such beautiful (and very handsome) sons. You must be so proud of them. You have obviously brought them up well :)

for the love of a house said...

Happy, Happy Birthday Brynley!!!
I hope you have a wonderful, fun day!

your friend,
Joan
(New Hampshire, USA)

p.s. today is my neighbors birthday too, but he is a "little" older than you.... he's 91 today!!!:)

Georgie said...

Wow! Congratulations to you both... that certainly is a milestone. Happy Birthday Brynley... gxo

Kerri said...

Happy birthday Brynley! And congratulations A-M, for raising such a gorgeous young fella - you must be so proud. Hope you have a ripper of a day! K xx

Debbie said...

Happy Birthday!! I hope you have a very special day Brynley :0) That is such a beautiful place also ..gorgeous photos:0)

Anne Marie said...

Happy 13th Birthday Brynley.
Have a wonderful day and enjoy being spoilt. So sweet that you are the favourite brother!
xxx

HMB said...

The pay ain't much as a mother....but I wouldn't change it for the world.......... Happy Birthday Brynley. My daughter turned 13 last october so I know what it's like to have a teenager in the house.
May your year be filled with good health and lots of fun and adventure!!!
from helen

fleur said...

Happy Birthday Brynley xxx
Hope you enjoy your special day. Love F

24 Corners said...

A very Happy Birthday to you Brynley...from Seattle, Washington! Welcome to the 'teens'...how exciting is that!?! Did the girls get some cake?
Best,
Jessica

Siobhan said...

How exciting!!!!

Happy Birthday Brynley (I love their names A-M!). I hope you have the BEST day young man. Keep that smile and life will be a total breeze :)

Once again, you have a priceless letter from your hilarious little brother. He doesn't give much away does he?

Hope you all have a lovely day x

Kathryn said...

Kudos to you A-M for raising such lovely young men!

Happy 13th Brynley!

The Moerks said...

Those photos show pure joy. I love it! Happy Birthday Brynley, you are well loved so you must be doing something right! Keep it up and don't give your mum too much of a hard time now you are a teenager!

Simony said...

Congratulations to you for teaching him to be a great guy! And a super Happy Birthday to him!
God bless you all.

Helen said...

Happy birthday, young man .. happy birthday!

From Bend Oregon in the USA.

Jane said...

Oh, happy 13th birthday, little man! What adorable photos of you and your little brother - he really does look like your best friend. You must have so much fun together. Your Mum has done such a great job looking after you - you're so lucky to have her there for you. Always. J x

Miss Nell said...

Happy 13th Birthday Brynley, my niece just turned 13 on the 18th!! Those February kids are always good ones!! I hope you have a fantastic day!

Stripes by the Seaside.. said...

aww happy birthday mr teenager!! My Madi turned 13 in August and she is my youngest so that will come for you quickly too A-M ! Where do the days/months/years go...i still see the cute little toddlers in my 2 even when they are being hormonal teenagers...hopefully boys are easier! Mel xx

Amanda said...

Happy 13th birthday Brynley! What a special birthday as you become a teenager. A-M, your beautiful natured, handsome boys are a reflection of the wonderful Mum you are to them both xx

angelcel said...

Yay! Happy Birthday Brynley!

I love the birthday note ...and *did* he like his pressies? :)

Etta said...

Happy birthday Brynley from Italy!!! :-)
You have a tresure in your boys darling!! :-) they are awesome!!
Kisses
Etta

Mahala said...

Happy birthday, Brynley - officially a teen and a young man now. You're off to a brilliant start and you have a wonderful mum and brother who love you without limits. Have a terrific birthday celebration. I hope it involves some pretty cool presents!

Christine said...

Happy Birthday Brynley,
You are a "gem", so priceless to your Mum and little brother.

Hope your Mum has told you that I have you planned to be my princess's first boyfriend (she turned 4 last Monday) so you need to wait about 14 years!!!

Have a wonderful day!

Christine xo (and Sophie xoxo)

Lori R. said...

Enjoy the moment. Have a very Happy Birthday! Soon he will go from catching frogs and such and will be driving. They grow so fast.

Kelly @ JAX does design said...

Happy Birthday to Brynley!

Love the birthday note from his brother - the part about Brynley being his favourite brother made me laugh :-)

Julie said...

Birthday wishes comeing all the way from Holland. Happy Birthday Brynley
Hope you "had" a great day since we are on a diffent time. A-M congratulations on raising a fine young man. Julie in Holland :) Xo

Nádia Faria said...

Happy birthday, Brinley! I remember the last year, the first time that I saw this blog was in this exactly day, I remember the lovely photo of your son, and he was so beautiful! My little boy has 13 too.Congratulations, A-M for your amazing words about Brinley.
Kisses from Brasil

Low Tide High Style said...

Happy Birthday to your handsome young man!

Kat :)

Annieb25 said...

Oh wow. A teenager. You have been blessed with beautiful boys A-M, but you have played a big part in them being so beautiful. Never underestimate that. xxx