Kate, jan.1.2010It seems like yesterday she was a tiny newborn in my arms. Instead of nursing, and rocking, and checking her a million times a night, I am chasing her, wiping her nose, dancing with her, and asking for her help to unload the dishwasher.
I feel like yesterday I was just teaching her to roll over, to eat rice cereal, to crawl, and to drink from a sippy. Now, I teacher her manners, to share and so say "please" and "thank you". I teach her colors, and numbers and ABC's. To brush her teeth and and wash her hands, and how to close her eyes and fold her arms to pray.
Dear Time, where have you gone?
Will you always be this greedy?
If so, how do I dare take my eyes off my child for a second, for fear that I might
miss
something?
I see how fast my daughter is changing before my eyes, and realize this time is precious. I value each and every waking moment with her. (And sometimes enjoy sneaking in her room to watch her sleep, and hold her like a "baby" since she won't let me do that anymore.)
I love this life. I love being a mother.
I love my Kate.
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9 comments:
Amen. I am dying that I feel like my Olivia is going to be in Kindergarten the next time I turn around and to me that's when it's all over. Clearly not true, but still! I can't have my baby not be a baby anymore!! She is such a cute little beach bum, btw.
My advice... don't take your eyes off because yes, they grow up way, way, way too fast!
I love that picture of her- precious.
This is seriously the cutest thing I've ever read. So sweet.
well said
i love this.
what a cute/beautiful picture! i am starting to feel more and more these same feelings towards eli. its crazy how fast time has gone.
Amen!
this post brought a tear to my eye ani, loved it!
i love that photo. you're so talented and I loved the post. Thank you for sharing!
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