When did he grow up?

Jodi took Hayden to get his picture taken this past week for his baptismal announcements. Wow! He grew up. He looked at me and said, "Mom, what's wrong? Do you not like the suit?" I told him no, that he looked very handsome. He then said, "I know, you are just sad I am growing up, aren't you?". Then the tears came as I hugged my boy. Yep, the time is going by way too fast. I can't stand it. I want him to be my little boy a little longer.

All too soon he will walk away, as he walked down the hall I could see him as a missionary. I want to hold him, protect him and keep him mine just a little while longer.