{sniff, sniff}

I need a jumbo pack of tissue please.

 

According to Noah, we are heading toward an "Andy" moment. 

I have been in my organizing frenzy and had a few things

for Noah to do in his room after church.  

 

Well, it included four remaining friends of his that still reside

tucked away in his closet.  Instead of officially packing them

away, he still wants them to reside in his closet.  But, in a tall

basket so no one can see them, but, he'll know they are there.

 

My heart literally cried.

With happiness, as strangely as that sounds.

 

Of course, I am saddened by how fast this childhood

thing zips by.  But, have been embracing it more as
I've seen dear friends, family and even strangers lose

a child due to a tragic accident or illness - so instead of

being so sad with the fleeting time, I am TRYING desperately to

embrace it a little more.   So, my heart was happy because

he is not ready yet.   These boys are growing at such a fast

pace, but the fact that he is still holding some things dear 

from his wee childhood close to his heart makes my heart happy. 

 

Very happy.

 

 

So, Flopper his beloved dog that has been thrown

up on countless times, provided comfort during

hospital stays, snuggled him close until fairly recent years will

stay.   Teddy Bear who joined in a year or so after

Flopper bonded strongly despite he was always in the number

two position.  The only time he reached number one was

when Flopper would have to go on a "scuba diving excursion"

in the washing machine because in was just past that point.

And, Tiger who has eyes that still make Noah melt. {it is

soooo sweet} and Clifford.  I think Clifford's sentiment

merely comes from the fact he remembers my mom giving

him to him one year when he was engrossed in the cartoons. 

 

So, even though he related this to Andy - he also followed it

up with the fact he will not be giving them away to anyone

down the street.  He will just make sure he takes a very

tall basket to college. 

 

Okay, the tears are falling now.

But, happy tears, right?

I'll try to convince myself anyway.