I suddenly feel as though life is going way too fast. Can't I pause it for now? I often have these moments. I hate to see my kids grow up but I love to see them growing. I want them to stay small but I rejoice with every "big kid" victory they accomplish. Why is life so full of mixed emotions? How is it that Liam was born only 5 days ago and I already feel as though it's going too fast. Two times today I was reminded to treasure the small things.
First of all, Liam's cord is about to fall off. I know it's silly but it's an emotional thing for me. I love the little umbilical cord look of a newborn. Once it's gone, that's it. He's an infant. Sure, he'll be a baby for a while but those first few precious days of being so tiny are over. Yes, for everyone wondering, I cry each time my baby's umbilical cord falls off. So I have some quirks.
Second, I called Liam, Ava. How did that happen? Then I realized, it's been almost 3 years. Ava is almot 3 years old. Seriously? Okay, now for the really scary part....Thao starts kindergarten. I mean the real deal school now. Sure, we've been doing preschool and we all love it but now, now we start the real thing. And it won't end. Time will just keep going faster and faster. Jeff and I will, of course, not get older. But those kids that are able to drive now! When did they start looking like they are 12? =)
So for now, I'm enjoying my family of five, my wonderful husband (who is picking up my slack perfectly), my (almost) 5 year old jokester, my emotional (almost) 3 year old and my snuggly (almost) infant. Yep, life is good.
First of all, Liam's cord is about to fall off. I know it's silly but it's an emotional thing for me. I love the little umbilical cord look of a newborn. Once it's gone, that's it. He's an infant. Sure, he'll be a baby for a while but those first few precious days of being so tiny are over. Yes, for everyone wondering, I cry each time my baby's umbilical cord falls off. So I have some quirks.
Second, I called Liam, Ava. How did that happen? Then I realized, it's been almost 3 years. Ava is almot 3 years old. Seriously? Okay, now for the really scary part....Thao starts kindergarten. I mean the real deal school now. Sure, we've been doing preschool and we all love it but now, now we start the real thing. And it won't end. Time will just keep going faster and faster. Jeff and I will, of course, not get older. But those kids that are able to drive now! When did they start looking like they are 12? =)
So for now, I'm enjoying my family of five, my wonderful husband (who is picking up my slack perfectly), my (almost) 5 year old jokester, my emotional (almost) 3 year old and my snuggly (almost) infant. Yep, life is good.