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I'm a bit worried about all the catching up that's happening around here. Of course there is catching up with friends. Catching up with work. Catching up with house related stuff. But it's these guys (see above) that are a bit of a sore point. Its the whole time catching up thing that's making me tetchy.
See, Ari seems to have caught up to where Max used to be - mostly over the toys and things - more interested in chatting and charming people ("My favourite word is Wodonga, Mum"). So that's Ari, steaming ahead, grown up bound, team mascot and all 'round excellent dinner party guest.
Then there is Max. He's caught up in height, weight and has, in fact, surpassed us all in the 'ability to sleep department'. He's measuring himself (heightwise) against Cam daily, waiting for the triumphant moment when not only has he caught up - he's pulled away from the family pack to become the 'Tallest Man In The Household' (say that with meaning through a megaphone, if you please). Well. As man as one can be when aged a day away from thirteen.
Ari's pretty miffed that Max is steaming ahead, and things are not what they used to be. I'm miffed because I'm not sure how to keep up. Cam... well... probably none of this is bothering him, perhaps you'll have to ask him about that.
The catching up means that all of a sudden Max is nudging into grown up land.... (a place where even the grown ups are not that grown up). And he seems to be destined to do a way better job then we are at the whole grown up thing. He's frank and mature and kind and sweet. He's not only catching up, he's the NEW IMPROVED almost caught up version.
Catching up. It's not all it's cracked up to be. Sigh.
xx Pip
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oh Pip! reading that has made me a little bit happy/teary! just beautiful...vic
ReplyDeletei guess thats one of the beauties of being a parent, watching how your family catches up and overtakes etc. beautiful post pip. and i do love the pictures you have put with this...BOY how kids grow in just 2 little years!! scary, no wonder the catching up business has got you miffed x
ReplyDeleteAh, yes... But it's OK though. They stay sweet and funny even when they're tall.
ReplyDeleteSmoochies to you my fellow mum. You have done a great job with the kids - the proof is in the pudding!
A lovely post.My son has just turned 13.I have to reach up high to give him a proper cuddle.
ReplyDeleteHe is as you say, maybe an almost better grown up version of us....if I throw a trantrum he cautions me like a world wise parent!
Vanessa (Newcastle)