This was the first year my son wasn't with us for New Years. We let him go to a gathering with friends. It was a little strange... all went well, and I am happy he had fun. I am certainly not a dominating Mama who never let's the kids do things... It's just a sentimental journey I am on. This growing up thing is going by wayyyy to fast for my taste.
Yet, it has been such a huge blessing that they have changed in so many ways. They are growing into their own skins, letting out all their artistic explosions, just being themselves. They are so fun to be with, to talk with and share. My son reads his own stories at bedtime now... I guess I still have some time keeping that alive with my little girl at night. She is still at an age where she appreciates the night night stories, and tucking in.
Well, I am just babbling... this was just on my mind since it is a New Year...most of us look back, ponder or reflect on what just happened in a flash. I am blessed for these times and these memories, which I will never part with. But, I will move on and enjoy today, tomorrow and what the future holds. I hope you can too !
Blessings to you and yours this New Year !
Sweet Mica,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are appreciating each stage of your children's lives. Some don't get such a gift, it's wonderful you treasure it.
Oh don't I know exactly how you are feeling Mica. My children grew up far to fast and now my hands that were once so busy that I didn't know how I was going to cope with it all, lay here empty and longing to tousle a sweaty head or hug one of them close. Enjoy every moment that you can as they pass all too quickly.
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