YOU'RE GONNA MISS THIS MOMENT

Just the other day, my oldest daughter asked me to scan some pictures of her when we lived in Hawaii, so she could post them on her Facebook page. As I was I scanning the pictures, it was like her and my oldest sons childhood just flashed before my eyes.

I know they are only 13, 12, 9 years old right now, but it seems just like yesterday when they were 4 & 5, just like in the pictures. It really made me think, and wonder, "Do I remember everything they did at that age?" Of course I don't, and that's what makes me sad. I know we can't video tape or capture every moment with a photo, but it did make me realize how precious time is. That is one thing we can never get back.

It makes me appreciate the time I have with them while they are still at home, and also cherish my younger kids at this age. In a blink of an eye, they will be teenagers too, and I want to make sure I remember as much as I can. I'm so thankful that I'm blogging now.

So, this post is a combination of what I missed, and what I'm gonna miss in the future.

One of my favorite pictures of Miranda when she was 5 years old.


Miranda, Eli, & Isaiah in 2001


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YOU'RE GONNA MISS THIS MOMENT

I'm feeling a little melancholy these days, and I'm realizing that my "babies" will not be babies that much longer (although they will always be babies to me).

I have to admit that my youngest gets away with almost everything. Of course, she gets disciplined, but being the "baby" of the family does have it's privileges.

I love the fact that she still has to cuddle with me before she gets out of (my) bed, and that she loves me to help her brush her hair and brush her teeth.

There are some days when she wants to show how independent she can be, and I know she is able to "hold her own" when I'm not with her (like in Sunday school)..lol.

So, with her being our last child, I want to enjoy all her little girl quirks before she becomes too independent and doesn't need mommy to help her pick out her clothes and tie her shoes...

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YOU'RE GONNA MISS THIS MOMENT

I've been know to say (once or even twice), that I need a break. I'm with my kids practically 24/7, so I don't think I'm being selfish when I express those feelings. And when I say break, I just mean going to the store all by myself, or even having my husband take all the kids somewhere. I don't have to do anything elaborate. I just like to have some quiet moments to myself.

BUT...

After awhile, I start to miss them. I miss hearing their voices, their LAUGHTER, their goofyness with each other, and their spunk for life! There is not one quiet one in the bunch! Of course, there are days when I just can't wait till they all go to bed and I can finally relax and/or pick up the mess they left behind. But, that's all part of being a mom, right? It comes with the territory.

However, one day they will all be on their own, and I KNOW I will miss all those repetitive questions, their daily hugs and kisses, their individual personalities, and just their company, period.

I will cherish each day I have with them. They're not getting any younger, and either am I.

Brunch we had at Panera Bread last week.

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YOU'RE GONNA MISS THIS MOMENT

I was debating whether or not to use this meme or This Sings My Soul Saturday. I guess it could go under both, but I started thinking that I'm going to miss this moment when my kids want to "perform" for us. I mean, we hear them sing and play instruments all the time, but I guess seeing them come together, and doing this on their own for "us", at home as a family, it just melts my heart. My oldest daughter and Eli (on the far left) sang these songs with the choir for our Children's Tea at church. My two younger ones know it because they listened to them practice these songs at home all the time. So, about a week after the tea, they decided they wanted to do their own concert for us! They even put the clothes on that they wore at the tea (except my oldest daughter). It was so cute! My oldest son was part of the "audience", so that's where he was at.

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YOU'RE GONNA MISS THIS MOMENT

My parents have been divorced since 1979. I was ten years old at the time. I can't even imagine my children going through something like that at their age. It's devastating, to say the least. But, that's another post in itself!

My dad got remarried pretty quickly. I would say at least a year later. I'm pretty sure that it was out of rebound, but they are still married to this day. Unfortunately, we're not very close to him. Yes, we will see him every so often, but this has been the case for a long time now. I don't want to put all the blame on my step mom, but we know she has had the control of my dad from day one. Call it insecurity, but it is what it is. As much as we want our kids to have that relationship with him, it is a two way street. Boy, that just gave me a glimpse on how the Lord wants a relationship with us! It's a two way street!!

Anyway, all our kids (mine and my sisters) do know and love him, but they don't question why we don't see him as much. I think that is just what they are used to, and don't know any different. So, you can imagine the joy my sister and I have when our kids are all together with my dad. It's like one of those "rare moments." I know this is so terrible to say, but if my dad was not married to her, he would be the best grandpa. He's got the best combinations. Patience, gentleness, and affection. He's getting up there in age, so I will definitely miss the moments that he will see all his grandchildren in one place and enjoy them while he's still on this earth.

December 2008

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