Little Blue Booties

My son’s best friend and his wife had a baby boy last Tuesday.  Colin James came into this world at about 1:20 a.m. on April 8th...all 8 lbs. 2 oz. of him, as his proud dad took pictures of the whole experience.  He even got to cut the umbilical cord.  Wow…little blond-headed Jimmy…..a daddy.                                                                                       

As I looked at Colin’s first minutes into this world through the photos on his dad's camera, it took me back to when Joe was born thirty-two years ago and how I felt seeing my own sweet little boy in blue.  During our visit to see Colin and his mom and dad so many feelings rushed at me as I held his feather-light body and caressed his little capped head as he slept.                        

In all of his newness….he looked just like his mom.  It was apparent to everyone even this early in his new little life. But he had his dad’s long and slender hands and feet.  We had a chance to see this when Jim got to change Colin’s diaper for the very first time with loving instructions from his wife, Jen.  How sweet it was as Joe watched his best buddy gently wrap his new son in the coils of his blanket….papoose style.                                                                     

Oh what a moment that was for me.  Jim and Joe have been best friends since Kindergarten….like brothers really.  They would do anything for one another….and have.  So compatible in nature for all those years….growing up together and sharing all that it entails; and now through the evolution of life….this new little one adding another chapter.  Joe's the perfect Uncle Joe...just ask Bella and Bastian.                                                                                                                  

As Joe held Colin and stared into his face telling him ‘what the deal’ was, I couldn’t help but feel a little teary…..but, I didn’t cry.  Here were these two guys who have grown from boys to men….but still little guys in my eyes.  Now they were ushering in the next generation and have more to share than ever.  If the time comes when it’s Joe’s turn to take the pictures and count all the fingers and toes on his own child, I know Jim will be standing by his side….beaming.   It’s a picture all of us moms and dads want to keep forever.                                                                     

Welcome sweet baby boy…….

Comments

[Denise]

awe! a baby! and best friends! awesome. happy life, to all of you.

[joared]

Ah, what a lovely moment and such precious memories.

[Nancy]

Hello Joy,

I know how much you love poetry so here is a poem by Helen Steiner Rice:
A WEE BIT OF HEAVEN

A wee bit of Heaven
Drifted down from above,
A handful of happiness,
A heartful of love.
A mystery of life
So sacred and sweet,
The giver of joy
So deep and complete.
Precious and priceless
So lovable,too,
The World's sweetest miracle
BABY, IT'S YOU......

[kenju]

I've seen that very moment with my son and his friends. It's amazing.

[storyteller]

What a precious memory ... prompted by this new arrival on the scene! Thanks for sharing so wonderfully here with us. Are you aware of the 'Slice of Life Sunday' blog started recently by Cricket? This piece 'fits' with one of her Week 2 prompts.
Hugs and blessings,

[Liz]

Wonderful seeing boys become men - real men.