Wow, Jake has changed so much since this picture.  It almost makes me cry.  He is such a cutie there.  I miss my baby.  But, he is still my baby just a little bigger and more mouthy.  He and Derek right there.  Derek was just over this week to spend the night for 2 nights.  I think Jake was in 4th grade there.  He will be in 8th this year (in 1 week).  They grow so fast it's not even funny.  Sometimes I'm afraid I will lose Jake, lose my bond with him or, lose our relationship as he grows and changes.  We are still close but, it's changed, as expected.  He would rather be with his friends than me.  Well, you know what, we love our kids and we just do the best we can with them and keep loving them no matter what.  The goal being they grow up and live happy and productive lives that enrich others around them.  

~  TR