26 Nov 2013

two


He spied the poster a long time ago. Whilst sharing a milkshake at a favourite haunt and chatting about this and that his eyes narrowed in and his milk moustached mouth beamed, "Steam train Mumma!". It was scheduled for the day before his birthday and we couldn't think of a more fitting way to celebrate the adventure of his life.

With both sets of grandparents in tow we ran our hands over amber wood smoothed by time, wear and much careful polishing. We inhaled aged leather and coal smoke and caught the tail end of memories as they hung off curlicued brass and in the corners of pressed metal ceilings. Tales were told, eyes were widened and the corners of mouths were nearly always curled upwards.  And amidst all the clickety clack and bustling chatter I watched him.

Eyes no longer blue like mine but green as sea glass like his Papa's. Hands still bearing the dimples and pudginess of the baby days yet facial features ever so slightly fining down. He was quiet and reserved as he often is in new spaces but his eyes danced each time the train tooted.  I smiled inwardly at my naive pregnant self, the one who questioned whether it would be possible to love another baby as much as the one before. I recalled those early, gentle hours after his arrival when I held him close and we studied each other. "I'm rather smitten with you little man." I said as his soulful eyes searched mine. And with each day together I've continued to fall head over heels. His is a love of laughter, of kindness, of affection.  It rolls like crystal rainforest creeks and bathes my weaknesses and follies;  it refreshes. I am blessed to know him.

Happiest of days my beloved boy.

Mumma x

16 comments:

  1. Happy birthday beautiful remy. What a wonderful adventure you must have had. I still remember visiting that brand new baby, my how you have grown into a beautiful little boy. Xx

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  2. you certainly have one very sweet little boy, i love that first photo of him. happy birthday remy x

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  3. so very sweet...happy birthday little fella.

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  4. What a wonderful adventure! Happy 2nd Birthday Remy.

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  5. Happy Birthday Remy! Oh my how you have grown...you are right steph..his features are fining down and I can see a perfect harmony of both you and Daz in him...such a sweet soul. Looks like the most perfect outing...and that cake. What marvellous memories xx

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  6. Such a fantastic idea for a little boys birthday! Gorgeous photos... and happy day to your little one x

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  7. Happy birthday sweet boy. You sure have a beautiful way of putting words together, Steph. x

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  8. Hope you had a wonderful birthday beautiful Remy!

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  9. brought me to tears this did, happy tears though, such beautiful children,

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  10. Happy birthday to your sweet little boy! His excitement about the train shows very well, his eyes so full of curiosity.

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  11. Oh, happy happy number two to your beautiful boy! He's chosen a great family to belong to. Kellie xx

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  12. Happy birthday Remy! The steam train ride is so lovely for the little ones, its so great they have such a thing in these times. Beautiful photo and blog post. xx

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  13. Happy Birthday little man! Love that cake! Love the idea of a train ride with family for his birthday! Just gorgeous.

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  14. absolutely gorgeous! that first photo melts my heart and makes me want a little man of my own to cuddle... What a special day xx

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  15. what an amazing birthday adventure, and all documented beautifully by you! He is adorable and is the reason I would want to go for #3 :)

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  16. Your words are just beautiful. Happy birthday to dear little Remy xx

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Your words brighten my day! Thank-you so much for joining me on my adventure. x