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Published: 2016-01-18 23:53:56 +0000 UTC; Views: 418; Favourites: 17; Downloads: 0
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I was going through some old photos today. This was always one of my favourites - brings back some fond (and bitter-sweet) memories. I can't believe how big this little guy has gotten.The symbolism of this shot has always meant more than words to me.
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Forestina-Fotos [2016-01-22 22:17:23 +0000 UTC]
Lovely! Makes me yearn for warmer weather!
Can I ask who the people are? And why it is bittersweet? But no worries if you'd rather not share. Just curious.
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ScribalWriter In reply to Forestina-Fotos [2016-01-23 01:29:05 +0000 UTC]
It's my mother, and my nephew. This was taken when he was a little bit past one. He's turning five in a few months, and I just see how big he's become. It's amazing watching them grow, but it's also bittersweet (you wish they could stay little forever). I remember a conversation I had with my sister when my niece was beginning to crawl and we both said it was exciting, but it also made us sad.
I keep stealing hugs from him, because I imagine one day he won't want to give those anymore.
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Forestina-Fotos In reply to ScribalWriter [2016-01-23 11:40:53 +0000 UTC]
Ah, I see! Yes, bittersweet indeed. But every age will bring rewards, they will just change as he grows older.
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ScribalWriter In reply to Forestina-Fotos [2016-01-24 03:52:31 +0000 UTC]
That's true, and I keep reminding myself of the fact, and yet... I think there will always be a bit of a proud sort of sadness there. I love seeing how he's grown, and all the new interests he's developed!
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ScribalWriter In reply to Furtogenic [2016-01-20 20:59:20 +0000 UTC]
Thank you, Sarah! It gave me so many feels.
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Furtogenic In reply to ScribalWriter [2016-01-21 19:47:42 +0000 UTC]
No worries Truly is beautiful
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ScribalWriter In reply to jetdog-art [2016-01-20 07:02:27 +0000 UTC]
Hee... *hands you a kleenex*
I needed them, too.
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Piarvi-Recherreen [2016-01-19 11:01:25 +0000 UTC]
yeah, that's lovely ... full of light and hope
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ScribalWriter In reply to Piarvi-Recherreen [2016-01-19 22:30:46 +0000 UTC]
Thank you. Sometimes I start reminiscing.
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ScribalWriter In reply to Annqueru [2016-01-19 22:24:42 +0000 UTC]
Thank you very much! I admit, I got a little misty-eyed coming across this. I'm absolutely ridiculous!
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