Don't Blink!

With a child who reads books like the ones below for 'leisure',

and who gives 'lectures' on the the differences between a Sherman tank and a Cromwell tank

by addressing their technical specifications,

I often forget that he is only 10 years old... that is, until he reminds me of his real chronological age by playing in a big box for days, pretending to be a (rather giggly) tank driver.

With only a few weeks left to the end of the year, I am feeling rather nostalgic.  The old photographs (taken when Tiger was two to four years old) are a poignant reminder to myself of how rapidly time passes.  See what has transpired during that time when I blinked...


1) By the sea
Then:

Now:

Then:

Now:

2) On the bike

Then:

Now:

3) Gardening

Then:

Now:

Then:

Now:

4) In the kitchen
Then: Tiger worked his way up, starting from washing vegetables at age 3.

Now:

5) Art

Then:

Now:

5) How and what he learns

Then:

Now:

6) Dressing up for lessons

Then:

Now: Still dressing up but slightly more understated than before.

6) Reading
Then: Dr. Seuss books were highly popular.

Now: Hours spent in the Military History section of a bookstore is a very common occurrence .

7) Writing
Then: Learning to hold and control the marker pen.

Now: Completing a three-page written narration.

8) Toys
Then: Toys for small boys.

Now: Toys for big boys.

9) Between mother and son
Then: "I'll go wherever you take me, Mummy!"

Now: I don't have a photo for this, but a very recent declaration made by Tiger sums it all up. 

"I will NOT submit to my mother!"

This post is linked up to:

1. Hip Homeschool Hop - 12/9/14
2. Laugh & Learn - Week 10
3. Finishing Strong - Week 40
4. My Week in Review #16
5. Collage Friday: Serving with Teens
6. Weekly Wrap-Up: The one with another birthday