‘They’re So Big’: Fans Gasp at How Much Phaedra Parks’ Two Young Sons Have Grown

Phaedra Parks may no longer be on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” but, thanks to Instagram, she still shares peeks of her life as a single mom with fans.

The newest photo she shared of herself and sons Dylan and Ayden Nida on Instagram has fans stunned by how much they’ve grown up.

Parks’ young boys accompanied her to Essence Fest last weekend, where she attended the Champions of Change breakfast hosted by Moms of Black Boys United, Inc. Parks was honored at the second annual event on July 6 for her work with fatherless boys and her Save Our Sons program.

“My sons, my fellow honoree @robinsonmonteria and the legendary @Roland Martin @mobbunited #ChampionsofChange breakfast #essence #moms of #black #boys #blackexcellence 🖤 🏆,” Parks captioned the photo she posted on the social video and photo sharing site July 10.

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Phaedra Parks (center) with sons Dylan (left) and Ayden (right). (Photo: @phaedraparks/Instagram)

But while Parks was the star of the event, her boys were the stars of her Instagram post. Their heights — especially that of 9-year-old Ayden — caught the attention of fans.

“There is no way your babies are this big now!! Handsome, handsome ♥️♥️♥️.”

“They got so biggggg 😍😍”

“Wow either u are short or those handsome young men are getting tall 😍”

“The boys are so cute!! Mr. President sure has grown a lot!!❤️”

This is not the first time fans have expressed surprise about the Atlanta-based attorney’s sons.

Back in October, Parks’ followers raved about how much her youngest son, 6-year-old Dylan, looks like her.

“Mr. President is your twin, OMG! Beautiful kids!”

“They’re so handsome. Your youngest looks like you.”

“They are so cute Prince looks just like his dad and President looks just like you 🤗”

And in August, all the followers’ attention was focused on the boys’ heights as they prepared to start a new year in elementary school.

“Girl, growth spurts AIN’T NO JOKE…….that’s right y’all PUT UP OR SHUT UP!!!”

“They Are Getting So Big And Tall VERY Handsome 💕.”

“🤣🤣 Yes @phaedraparks my son apart of the big feet crew… He 9 and wears a 6.5 🤦🏽‍♀️🤣.”

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