May 13, 2013
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Walking
Yesterday I went for a walk. I drove over to near my workplace and walked the sidewalk that I usually walk on my lunch break. (Doesn’t the word “walk” sound funny now, like I’ve maybe used it too many times in a row?)
I wanted to be able to move at a decent pace, but didn’t really want to leave everyone and go be alone. So, I asked Alex if he wanted to go. I’ve asked him before and he’s always said no. This time, he said yes. I was both glad, and a little worried. After all, this is the 12 year old who acts like it’s hard to lift the garbage bag out of the can to take outside. Also if you ask him to do something around the house he frequently says he’s “tired”. (insert motherly eye roll here)
I should have known better. A chance to do a physical activity that was not a chore, piece of cake! It wasn’t long before this guy was far ahead of me.
He did a silly little laugh and took off. He didn’t run the whole time just enough to keep ahead of his Mom. If he heard me getting close he’d take off again. I didn’t have to slow down, in fact, we did the fastest time I’ve ever done on that sidewalk before. It was funny being behind him and seeing him up ahead. He’s still a mix of boy and man. I thought, I don’t want to forget this. So I wiggled my phone out of the arm holder and took a couple pictures unbeknownst to him.
I caught up at one point and he asked me, “Hey, when can I get a phone?” to which I replied, “I don’t know for sure, but not yet.” He was satisfied with that and went on his way.
It was fun. I thought, when I walk this by myself again, I’ll remember Alex up ahead of me.
I also should have remembered that youth have boundless energy. He wasn’t even winded.
I’m gonna remember that when the trash is full again.
Comments (12)
Sounds like a wonderful memory to hang on to Mum. hehe
Great memory. Man, they grow up fast.
So sweet. I raced Seth up the road today (not far, but enough for a nice little burst). You are one blessed mama! I’m glad he went out with you and I wish I could be a bug on the wall when you use it to your advantage later on!
when they are teens they don’t sleep at night and they have more energy for sure.
walk while you can. I used to even jog.
Yes I would so use it against him:):)
Yes, you will remember this when the trash pick up day arrives I am sure. BUT, what a lovely memory for you. I am so glad you took that picture and can show it to him along with this post of yours when he goes to college.
I can’t quite imagine the mommy-feelings that would tug at your heart to see your very own son SO tall and grown-up, and yet still a child. Wow. And yep, that energy is something you sure can use to your advantage in the future! Love it!
my kids are all grown up now but they learned never to say I’m tired or I’m bored, I’d either make them take a nap or find them something to do… looks like a really nice place to walk will be even nicer with the memory ahead
Now that looks like a wonderful spot to walk. My boys grew up walking the relay for life with em and I wore myself out long before they did.
i’m STILL surprised to see my own boys bigger than me, and yet. still so young.
youhavegottobekiddingme.
yep. boundless energy around here too, until CHORES are brought up.
jacob told me that his favorite age was one. because he didn’t have to work then.
oh brother.
funny how something ordinary like a walk, will now have new meaning everytime because of this.
bittersweet, that running out ahead. it’s what we want for them… but still… as a mom… whoa.
love it.
I have boys bigger than me. I go running with Alex (maybe it’s the name?
and he smokes me every single time.
Like minutes ahead of his mother! At first he felt bad, now it’s the norm. it’s expected. He’s youthful and fast…I’m slow. Ha.
Fun memories you’re making with those boys.
and that sky! So blue and pretty.
Love this.
Talk about them being taller then you… I look over at my almost 10 year old and wonder, “WHEN did this happen? Didn’t I just birth that scrawny little body?”