An Unusual Lost and Found

LOST:

A cute, chubby, happy little boy, wide-eyed and innocent, a little boy who used to be scared of the world without Mama or Daddy holding his hand.

Lost is a little boy who mimicked Daddy's every move, who loved horsey rides on Daddy's back and who would say "Mitmy Mouse" instead of Mickey Mouse and "Kop Kopter" instead of helicopter.

Lost is a boy whom Daddy had to rock-a-bye and sing to sleep, a little boy who liked to play catch with Daddy but could never quite throw the ball back in Dad's direction.

Lost is a little boy who liked to play chase under the dining-room table and giggled hysterically when he was caught.

Lost is a carefree little boy who loved to sing and laugh and pull silly, little pranks on his parents and then laugh himself sick when they would put on a big to-do so as not to spoil his fun.

Lost is a little boy who proudly walked out of the bathroom with his face all scraped up, holding Daddy's straight-edge razor, announcing to Mommy that he had shaved his face just like Daddy.

FOUND:
A medium-sized, strong, handsome, teenage boy who walks with a bounce in every step, who carries himself with the confidence of someone ready to tackle the world and all that it has to offer, knowing that he'll always come out on top.

Found is a teenage boy whose feet have grown too large for Daddy's shoes and, therefore, walks his own path, making his own way in life.

Found is a teenager who isn't sure anymore just what his relationship with Dad is and sometimes is embarrassed to be seen with Dad when his young buddies are around.

Found is a teenager who increasingly spends more time away from home, who enjoys hanging with friends a little more than he does his own family.

Found is a teenager who years ago gave his Mickey Mouse doll to a younger brother but who still gets excited when he sees a helicopter, vowing to fly one some day.

Found is a teenager who can sometimes act like a monster and prefers to toss footballs with friends rather than with Dad and who throws the balls more accurately and farther than his father ever could.

Found is a teenager who would rather flirt with the young ladies than play chase with Daddy, who sings his own tunes, listens to his own music and can't eat, do homework, or sleep without his radio turned on.

Found is a teenager who has outgrown horsey rides on Daddy's back and is more interested in the horses under the hoods of cars.

Found is a teenager who is in need of his own razor to shave his ever-darkening beard, who like a bear cub, likes to wrestle and test his strength against Dad.

Finally, found is a little boy who is fast becoming a young man and has left his father somewhat lost in the world.

8 comments:
cmk said...
And time moves on faster and faster...despite what we, as parents, might want.
Sunday, May 13, 2007 11:15:00 PM ELOST:
Peter said...
Pas, Present and Future Doug, you still have the Man to come to complete the picture.
Monday, May 14, 2007 12:36:00 AM EDT
JunieRose2005 said...
Ahhh-Doug,It's too fast for any parent!Junie
Monday, May 14, 2007 3:48:00 PM EDT
Valerie said...
Doug, you are such a writer...sharing the pride and pain of watching your boy becoming a man...much too quickly.
Monday, May 14, 2007 9:06:00 PM EDT
Renae said...
That was absolutely beautiful!!! I loved this post the best!!
Wednesday, May 16, 2007 12:06:00 PM EDT
Anonymous said...
I have to say, this is one of my very favorite posts of yours. Very touching. You are a great father. Walley Gator
Wednesday, May 16, 2007 11:28:00 PM EDT
4evergapeach said...
I lost the same boy and found the same teenager.Love the post!
Thursday, May 17, 2007 10:58:00 PM EDT
skrpndiva said...
What Valerie said! Wow, what a great scrapbook page that would make!!!Popped on over when I noticed you'd visited my blog.Great posting! Love it!
Friday, May 18, 2007 1:46:00 PM EDT