Birthdays .... They come every year. One day you're holding your baby in your arms and the next day they're turning 11yrs. old - as mine are about to this month.
Where did the time go? How did my baby get to be taller than me?! How could this happen without my permission ???
I know we've all heard the saying - "Enjoy it while you can" - because they won't be little forever. And ... in the middle of 4am feedings and diaper-changes it's easy to wish they were grown up already.
Well, as the mother of soon-to-be 11yr. old twins, I can definately relate. I don't know where the years went so fast! So, I am constantly reminding myself of this expression as I 'wish they would grow up already' when I'm in the middle of a homework 'battle', bedtime 'argument' or having to drive them to any number of after-school activities.
And, I am sooo grateful that my son still wants to hold my hand and kiss me. That my daughter hugs me and wants to do 'girl-stuff' together! I now wish they would STOP growing! I want to treasure this time with them and I want it to last longer than it will.
So, the next time you're in the middle of a 'battle' with your kids over 'Whatever', remind yourself that 'This too shall pass - all TOO SOON!
Friday, March 5, 2010
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