I just realized how long it's been since I've written anything that isn't either a comment on FB, or posting pictures of the kids. In realizing that, it makes me realize that the older I get, the faster time goes. Two months have gone by between posts and so much has been happening. I've had cheer competitions and tryouts for a new season, school concerts, holidays to prepare for (which is probably where all my time went), running around for volunteer activities for kids, a few swim meets for Tim's boys, and unfortunately hospital visits and now, my own sickness (which kind of makes it feel like time is standing still right now when I want it to fly by and shake whatever I have).
So, with time getting away from me, I finally sent my Christmas cards out with my girls picture, as well as posting it on FB. Looking at their pictures each year, I get very sentimental. I vividly remember their first Christmas, and every one in between. But, I don't remember them getting this big. They have both turned into very smart, beautiful, talented, insightful young ladies and I couldn't be prouder of them. They are alike in many ways, yet very different in others. They are definitely their own people with their own definitive ideas about things and I love that. With the recognition of their far too rapid growing, and since we are well into the college visiting process for one of them, it reminds me that there are fewer occasions that we will all get to be together as often as we are now. It's a very hard thing to realize, yet an exciting thing as well. You bring children into the world hoping to teach and shape them, and to allow them to experience things and make decisions on their own so they'll know how to handle issues that arise when you aren't with them. Knowing that they'll soon be able to incorporate all that into their own lives, does have an excitement (as well as fear) behind it. But, with time moving as it is, it does appear to all be happening far too quickly for me.
So with Christmas being my favorite holiday of the year, and having ample time off work/school, I'm hopeful that time can just take a break... slow down just a bit. I want the chance to enjoy every moment with my girls, as well as time to enjoy watching them have fun with their family and friends and to transition into the new year. Because even the little things like running them around to be with their friends, are making lasting memories for me by just watching them enjoy their lives. Soon, I'll be wondering why I don't have any of that running around to do... so I'm learning to embrace and love all those little moments, as well as the big ones.
Here's to all of you enjoying your "little moments" of lasting memories as well. Have a great Christmas season.
