Friday, October 12, 2012

But I'm a Little Bit Big




 I appreciate the fleeting nature of childhood. It only took me one child to realize they are small for just a very short time. I'm not going to be one of those moms who asks themselves where the time went. I'm trying to savor it right now like a fine dessert. 

For instance, I haven't actually trained Ruthie to go to sleep by herself yet because usually it only takes five minutes of me holding her close with a pacifier to send her off to dream land and who wouldn't love to do that? I know I do; I cherish it. I don't want her to learn to put herself to sleep yet. I'm enjoying it too much. 

I am also sad Mac is getting older. Next month he is going to turn three and I asked him, "Could you please just stay small for a little longer?" and he responded, "But I'm a little big." "I know Mac, you are  a little big, but I want you to be small." And he repeated, "But I'm a little big." ::Sigh:: I know you are. "Go have fun with your brothers."

 That is why it is important to get all the hugs and kisses and snuggles I can get while I can get them. I often put a price on doing kid business. Many favors I do for them cost one kiss or one hug, like putting on shoes or zipping up a jacket. You might be a little big, but you are also a little small.

3 comments:

  1. Sweet pictures. Looks like Tina is getting her fill of Mac and you of Ruthie. Thanks for sharing the love.

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  2. You're doing it RIGHT!!!
    ENJOY those big little kids.
    XOXO

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  3. I love that idea of getting something in return! Must try! I've never taught my kids to go to sleep. Life's too short, and eventually they figure it out by themselves, happily.

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