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JakeI have been anticipating the day my kids return to school. My mind gets reeling after I sit and think about the extra time I will have to cross another thing off my list...or just relax! Maybe I'll even attempt to start reading the books I have sitting by my bedside. Either way, I'm sure I will enjoy the peace and quiet...or will I? Two nights ago, my youngest Jake came and crawled into bed with us. All I could think about, was how there was no way I would get any sleep now and that I'd probably wake up with another headache. After he climbed up and settled in, I just sat there and stared at him (there was a full moon that night, plenty of extra light). Shouldn't I be enjoying these moments and taking it all in before they grow up and leave? I decided that night I wouldn't be so quick to shoo them away, or say "hold on" or even get frustrated because they need my help to get another drink. Sure I will have my bad days and my selfish days, but I'm hoping I will be more conscious of these little people that are just trying to make their way through life...with a little help and a lot of love from me.
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I think we all need to be reminded of that everyday! Our little ones grow up way to fast and we will look back and one day give anything to go back to these days. Hard to believe now... but I truly believe that! We need to cherish every moment! So the next time you hear me yelling at my kids from your house... give me a call and remind me of that!
You are really correct. I am so proud of you . I want you to know that I saw this thing on a tile. It goes like this, "It happens before yo know it, the hand prints get higher and higher and then they disappear." It really does go fast and and so I am glad you have realized that.I think back on when you were all little and I am so glad that I had six sweet children that are in my life!! You are all grown now and you are going through the same things went through. What a blessing it is. Enjoy it. you are honoring your highest ever calling!! I love you. Your mom. xoxox
Oh my goodness...these are the cutest pictures ever! I can't believe how your kids are growing too. And thank for the reminder for me to enjoy the little things too. Pretty soon they won't need our help and we will be going to them begging them for attention...ha ha!
Oh so true. Being a Mom is full of stress but also full of wonderful moments if we chose to look at them that way. It is all about making memories as a family, that is what are kids will remember. Thanx for your example to me!
you are a great mom. I too am worried, but excited for school to begin. I get a pit in my gut though if I think too much about it. There will be many silent days, but i have a 2 yr old at home, so i will be entertaining. time flies by....enjoy those tots...I know it's easier said than done.
p.s. I made my blog for invited readers only and invited you. i hope you hot it. I don't want to leave you out.
Your kids are beautiful! Wow- I can't believe how big they are now.
When I read this I felt like you were describing my life...always so stressful and hectic, waiting for school to start for the one that goes and wishing for the day the other one will go too. You have reminded me how very special my kids are to me and how much I will miss these little moments that I am lucky to have now. Amy, you are truly an inspiration to me and I so wish we lived closer to one another to share are special moments and even the ones that aren't so great. When I get upset with my little ones for just wanting me to help them, I will remember what you wrote. Thank you! I love you lots Amy! Your cousin, Kristi
Amy,
You put into words what I have thought for years. I always wish I could have my 5 girls back home with me. There is so much I would do differently...like continue to take them all to church with me. I don't have the "luxury" of having my children at home anymore, but I am so proud of you to think about your children and live it. Kristi is so right...you are an inspiration!
Love you lots Amy!
Aunt Shauna
I have that tile your Mom was talking about...it is so so true!
Those pictures are so adorable! Thanks for sharing. I get reminded everyday that time flies by too fast!
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