I have felt so melancholy lately and I'm not sure why. Is it because school is going to be out in a few days and the thought of my baby being in school all day next year breaks my heart? Is it because my oldest (also my baby) is going to be in high school and my 2nd (also my baby) is going into Jr. high? I think it's all of the above.. I can't stand the thought of my kids getting older. Why can't they just stay this age forever? I love the ages all my kids are at right now.. it's perfect and I don't want it to change. They are all out of the baby, so dependant, no sleep stages but not into the high school, dating, grey hair (us, not them) stages either. It's just perfect.
Mother's day came around and listening to some friends talk about kids growing up made me realize how quick it's coming. One friend was saying she misses the little homemade gifts her kids made when they were little. That really hit home.. those little gifts have always been my very favorite and I have saved every single one. I look forward to them too. I can't imagine not getting them anymore either. I am going to have to have a talk with my kids and tell them no matter how old they get I still want hand prints, macaroni necklaces, poems, tissue flowers and colored pictures for Mother's Day.. even if they are grown & married with 3 kids.
So to all you Moms (and Dads) out there.. enjoy your kids! Enjoy every single day. They grow up so dang quick. I know mine are still considered little but they will be grown and gone before I know it.
