Mar 30th, 2007
The Days Are Long, But The Years Are Short
I read that saying in a comment on a blog I was reading (http://www.antiquemommy.com) and it made stop and think. At least once a week I hear myself saying “Man, I can’t believe it’s already Christmas/January/Valentine’s Day/the middle of March/Almost Easter.” And at least twice a week, probably even more when Dan is gone flying, I hear myself saying “Ugh - I’m so tired! I can’t wait for this day to be over.” Most of the time on those days, I suck it up and play Princess Monopoly or Spiderman Operation for the thousandth time, but sometimes on those days I tell the kids they have to find something to do cuz I need a break. It took me a long time to get to the point where I didn’t feel guilty when I told them I needed a break and wouldn’t play a game right then.
But I still think, every night when I put them to bed, that I can’t believe my baby girl is 4 and so independent and that my little buddy is 6 1/2 and sporting the grin void of 2 front teeth. Keira is such a cuddler and loves to hug and kiss and sit on your lap - but at the same time, she has to do everything by herself, no help from anyone! Jason is so sensitive, but told Grandma the last time she was here that he was too big to sit on her lap. I almost cried!
Every mother needs and deserves time to herself, but we all need to remember to cherish every single minute we have with our kids, because even though the days may be long, the years are oh so short!
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Amen, sister. Jason is missing teeth? Say it isn’t so! Rick was asking me last night how long ago it was that we were at your house with Chase. I reminded him that we didn’t have Liam, and he couldn’t believe it! Yes, the time flies, although each day in and of itself can seem long when we’re tired.