When my youngest son was about one, he latched on to one of my favorite shirts and claimed it as his blankie. I made the mistake of putting in on for work one day and it was not a pretty sight. I soon resolved that I had one less article of clothing in my closet and, secretly, gloated that he picked something of mine to claim as his.
Well, recently after doing laundry and handing him his fresh, clean, snuggly blankie he gave it back to me.
“Momma, this is your shirt. Here you go.”
Divas, my heart broke just a little bit.
“Silly, it’s your blankie, go put it in your room.”
“No, it’s your shirt. You can have it back. I don’t need it anymore.”
What could I do, but take it back and hang it up. I haven’t worn it and, honestly, don’t think I will. It will now forever be known as Bradley’s blankie.
My baby boy is growing up on me. I knew the day was going to come, but for some reason my heart just wasn’t prepared for it to come that day and in that way. I mean, he’s supposed to want his blankie until he leaves for college, right?
Kindergarten is on the horizon. A little over a month from now, his carefree days of daycare, snack time and naps will be snatched away. I’ve been prepping him for the past year and he’s truly excited. Let’s be honest, Divas,
I’ve been really prepping myself.
My baby’s growing up on me….I think I’m going to go curl up with his blankie for a bit.
Welcome to our weekly Making a Happy Home post. One of my focuses this year is home life. Specifically spending more quality time together, organization, cooking and pre-planning meals, and decorating. To help with that focus, I have this weekly post for all things home-life. If you’d like to contribute as guest poster with this series, feel free to email us at divaswithpurpose@gmail.com
Dianna @ Oy Vey a Day says
How sweet. You should have the shirt sewn into a quilt to keep forever.
Michelle says
Hi Dianna! Thank you for the suggestion. That’s a great idea!
Val Frania says
My cousin had a blankie and when he grew up he still had a little square piece in his wallet!
Rabia @ TheLiebers says
I think I would have cried!! My nine year old daughter has a blankie. It isn’t essential to her sleep like it was when she was little, but it still finds its way into her bed most nights. And she recently packed it to go on vacation. I don’t think I’m ready for her to totally give it up!
Michell says
Awww…how sweet Michelle! I know how you feel girl! Our youngest takes his senior photos this week! Where.has.the.time.gone?! They grow up too fast! 🙁 Thanks so much for linking up…have a wonderful rest of your week lady!
healy088 says
Yes, I can relate and it always makes me sad to see my kids growing up. If only I could make them stay toddlers, I would!
http://www.sweetposh.info
aemcgregor says
awww. how cute! my kids never had a lovie. they do grow up so fast.
Create With Joy says
What a precious moment! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Chubskulit Rose says
Oh, Bradley sounds like my son. When he was born, I let him use the blanket that my daughter had when she was a baby, he loves it that he still uses it till this day and he is 6 already.. I wonder when he would say, he is done with it.
Nova S says
I am not sure on how to react, be funny or sad? maybe both in a good way? we can’t really tell when our kids want something that would make them comfortable and feel secure.
Melinda Kuffler Dunne says
I completely understand your feelings. My youngest will be getting his drivers permit in just over a month. I look at myself in the mirror sometimes and wonder where all the time has gone. It is sad to see your children grow but it is also rewarding. It is just hard on us.
becca112971 says
aw they grow up to fast
Jennifer Williams says
I just had my first weekend where mine was daddy’s boy instead of mama’s boy. It is so heartbreaking. I will grab the kleenex and chocolate, we can cry together.
Cyndie Norell says
kids are attached to things like that
patricia says
Awww. You will always remember that forever. Save it for memories for sure.
Rita Von says
That’s the trick with those little kids….they always grow up!
Michelle says
So sweet and sad all at the same time. You will remember it forever.
Sharon Williams says
What a sweet story. It is a bittersweet problem, but I’d sure rather them grow up than stay babies! But I will warn you – kindergarten is a rough transition!
Chavonne H says
That’s super sweet that he wanted you to have your shirt back.
YOUR Virtual Service Group says
What an adorable moment! These are some of the little Blessings that motherhood is made of. Thanks for sharing and thanks for the Link-Up. xoxo
SixFeetUnderBlog says
So cute! I kept something from each child that they had to have with them for memories.
Beth Moody says
There have lots of times as the family grew up that I need a blankie. This weekend I realized that there we no more babies.. the grands are all growing so fast. I could have used one then.
Arelis Cintron says
That is so sweet! He is definitely growing up! I’m also taking notes as I am attached to my clothes. Maybe you can turn the shirt into a pillow that you can give to him when he does go away to college. So he’ll have a piece of you there with him. …
Linda says
awww that’s such a sweet moment. I still have the blanket that Dezmond had when he was in NICU.
Tammy Adams says
Now that made me cry this morning. What a sweet and precious memory to always have. I remember the day I saw my sons binkie up on the dresser. I guess one day he decided he didn’t need it anymore. It stayed there for a long time before I finally put it away in my keepsake box. He’s 32 now and you hate to see them grow up ever.
Kenya G. Johnson says
Awww how sweet Michelle. I do know how you feel though Christopher never had a blanket. He had some books that I had read so many times and when he decided he didn’t want them anymore I kept them. I have three children’s board books on my bookshelf. So sweet that your some chose something that belonged to you. Love the link up idea. I’ll keep it in mind for another time.