Valentines.

Just a couple of Ross & Cali (and Ross's first goatee) on Valentines Day...

 

 

And just because I don't want to forget - Ross asked me to come up upstairs to his room last night and he played a song for me that he had written.

I know I'm probably biased because he's mine (and he's wonderful) but I can't even tell you how amazing that song was.  Just this really melancholy, singer-songwriter sort of thing - but not like anything I had heard before.

I already  knew he was really good at playing the guitar because he's always playing.  I just had no idea he had serious song writing abilities.  (He said that he didn't know either until last night when he sat down to write it.)

I wish I could explain how I felt listening to him.

But I can't think of a single word that describes it.

ETA:

This morning when I went out to my car, he had already scraped the ice off my windows for me.

Seriously, nothing says, "I love you" quite like someone scraping the ice off your windows.

I love you too Ross.

Comments

[Kristal Jones]

Aaaw! I can't even imagine how that would feel...listening to my child sing a song he/she had written. I would probably cry my eyes out and be so full of pride. Awesome, Ross!

[Sally Davidson]

You have amazing kids, Karen. You are so blessed.

[AVinNYC]

Music is so powerful- way to go Ross!

[danelle]

that just gave me goosebumps

[Eva]

You don't need words... I know how it feels. I love listening to my kids play music. Our oldest is only 12 but already writes his own songs... and though they are still songs from a young heart I still get that same feeling you just described.

[Helen Walsh]

record it and post it here for us all to listen to!!!

[Domenico]

As a son, all we ever really want is for our parents to accept us, beacause with acceptance comes all the other cool stuff like pride, love, being proud and happy. How's that for a run on sentence, Mrs. Jorda?

[Jennifer M.]

Everyone should have a son like Ross. :)

[jack]

What a creative family!

[Angie]

What a sweet thing. I thought you were going to say he needed to talk to you about - well you know - the girlfriend thing. He certainly looks like a man and not a boy! Good for you for having such wonderful kids - they are a credit to you.

[Kelli]

That's so great that he felt so comfortable sharing with you!

[jakki]

I love the connection you have with both your son and your husband...very sincere.

[jen]

Ross has a great mom and his actions just prove it!!

[Cate O'Malley]

That's so awesome, on so many different levels. I can imagine the pride you must feel. My ex-husband used to scrape the snow off my car all the time, and to me, that is heaps better than flowers on Valentine's Day. Surprisingly enough, he actually cleared the car off last week too, even though we're divorcing. I'm a lucky girl. ;)

[Martha - EP]

what a great story. Ross is a great son and we can tell you're very proud! Way to go Ross! Hey, did you guys notice Cali's smile? It's beautiful. I'm sure she smiles anytime she thinks Karen will post a picture after the hard time we gave at her serious Sr. pics. Cali you and Ross are both beautiful individuals!

[Nancy Wyatt]

Sounds like an amazing kid you have there but then I'm not surprised! His mom is pretty great too! Hugs from Conroe, TX!

[Mickee]

You really should be proud for raising a good man. Being a mom is the toughest job in the world and you did it amazingly well (among the other things you do so well).

[Addie]

I really like the b&w pic!

[michelle]

ross rocks! :)

[Tracy]

Sons are amazing...i have to agree ;0)

[cindy b.]

melts my heart!! love those pics!

[mac]

aww...i want to be a part of your family! =)

[nancy in ks]

I love you too, Ross.

[Sassy Scrapbooker]

Oh my has he grown up....and i've always known that he would be the boy who grew up to be the man who would do the little things that are so admirable. You have every right to be proud.

[Julie McD]

You are a lucky girl. And he is a lucky boy to have you for a Mama! :) Happy weekend to you and your family.