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Thank God for Little Boys...Snips & Snails & Puppy Dog Tails

By Debe Maxwell, CRS

Real Estate Agent with Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 228209

November 24, 2019 06:00 PM

Those who know me, know my family is the center of my life - second only to my faith!

My boys are 18 months apart and they have been the apples of my eye since the day each of them were born. Matthew (on the right) is the oldest and he embodies everything an older child typically does - he's very independent and has the biggesst heart of anyone I know. In his short, albeit 31-year lifespan, he's gone from a painfully shy introvert to a social butterfly. My husband and I often joke that we can't shut him up - but, because we know how far he's come, we don't even really try!

It's so hard to believe how quickly time has flown by - it really seems like just a couple of years ago, we were sitting in the floor building crazy projects with Legos! He has grown into a wonderful young man and will be 32 his next birthday (in 2020).

Matt Ryan and Me

*Yes, both of my boys are tall - all of us over 6' tall. For reference, I am 5'13"!!
Photo taken DEC2018.

Ryan, on the left, is my 30-year old baby and yes, he embodies the yougest child's qualities - always! He knows that if he needs a shoulder, he calls me. He has always been incredibly social, athletic and the life-of-the-party kind of guy! He knew what he wanted to do, went off to college for it and graduated with degrees in business & marketing.

He promptly took a job in recruiting and has never looked back - go figure! He was recruited and accepted a fabulous position at a recruiting firm in Uptown Chicago. He loves what he does and we are so very proud of his values and incredible kind heart that is full of faith.

I'm so very thankful for both of my boys - I'm thankful for a wonderful relationship with each of them and who we are as a family. We are always comfortable being honest with one another and we laugh SO much together - at each other and at ourselves too!

Thank God for Little Boys...Snips & Snails & Puppy Dog Tails!

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Debe - you are understandably proud of your sons. I am sure little girls' parents are equally boastful of sugar, spice and all things nice.

Nov 24, 2019 08:17 PM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Thank you, Michael Jacobs and, yes, I'm sure the little girl parents feel the same - as well they should!

Nov 24, 2019 08:26 PM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Potranco Realty

Potranco Realty - San Antonio, TX

"Sold with Potranco Realty"

A family who laughs together stays together..... thanks for sharing your amazing kiddos, one can read how proud this Mommy is and how blessed she is.

God bless you and yours, have a most wonderful Thanksgiving week.

Nov 25, 2019 02:26 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Your little boys aren't so little anymore and I really like how you say you are 5'13", haha.

Nov 25, 2019 06:10 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Debe Maxwell, CRS

Charlotte, NC

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

We do enjoy laughter together - and often, Bob Ratliff! My boys do make me proud and yes, I know I am blessed!

God bless you and yours as well and I hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving too, Bob.

Nov 25, 2019 06:16 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

No, they're definitely not little any longer, Brian England! Some days I miss those years when they were little - the pitter patter of feet running through the house all day long. The kiddos always seemed to be at our house and there was rarely a weekend night that we didn't have an 'extra' kid or three spending the night!

Now, if one of them would just have a grandbaby for me... LOL

And, doesn't 5'13" sound SO much better than 6'1"?!! Being a female, it always did! 🤣

Nov 25, 2019 06:20 AM

Margaret Rome Baltimor...

Pikesville, MD
Brian England

Gilbert, AZ

Brian England

Men want to seem taller than they are and women want to seem shorter, so I think the way you say it is perfect.

Nov 25, 2019 06:28 AM

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

Hi Debe,

That's a beautiful picture of the three of you. Your boys are very handsome! It's fun to see their personalities from boys to men. I'm so glad I'm not in that picture. I would probably measure up to your son's knees.

You look marvelous and so happy!

Nov 25, 2019 08:37 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Debe they must be close to 6'- 7". you have been blessed in many ways.

Nov 25, 2019 02:35 PM

Laura Cerrano

Locust Valley, NY

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Thank God for the sweetness of life and every good thing! Very sweet post. :)

Nov 25, 2019 08:17 PM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

George. you have the right idea! Everything is a blessing when it comes to the simple things. :) George Souto

Nov 25, 2019 08:19 PM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

You sure grow 'em big and beautiful...so much to be proud of. So happy for you all!

Nov 26, 2019 07:40 PM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Debe, great post and much to be grateful for! Your boys are tall, and thought you were too!

Nov 27, 2019 10:50 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

You have very good reasons to be proud.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Nov 28, 2019 05:21 AM

Grant Schneider

Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY

Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Debe Maxwell, CRS - you have two wonderful sons and are rightfully proud. We had two daughters and remember cabbage patch kids and American Girl.

Nov 29, 2019 06:36 AM