Amelia's New Hair....

Today, I realized how fast time passes, and how quickly my children are growing up. Today Big A got the haircut she has been wanting. She got a short cut. I was amazed at how much older the new style makes her look. She is no longer a small child, she is growing into a beautiful young lady. She has been looking at, and admiring herself in the mirror all evening. It is so cute! How I gave birth to such a girly girl is beyond me.... She can't wait to go to school tomorrow to show off her new hair.



Another thing that happened today made me realize how quickly children grow up. A friend's youngest daughter is graduating from high school tomorrow and will soon be going away to college. As I was shopping for her gift, I realized that before long, my own children will be growing up and leaving for college. Probably sooner than I realize. What will I think? How will I feel? Will there be anyone to share in my pride? Will I be alone after they leave? I certainly hope not. Will I be able to let them go and grow into adulthood? I hope so. But I don't want to rush it, I want to enjoy them as children. I want to savor their cuddles and hugs. I want to listen to their stories and marvel at their "creations". I want to watch them splash in the pool on a hot summer day, and shake my head as they pick dandelions in the outfield at T-ball games. I want to remember these times and cherish them always. I want to have more patience with them and be less preoccupied when I am around them. I want to be all there for them when I am with them. I now know that I need to spend time with other adults and have adult time-- time away from them sometimes, but I need to focus more on them than I have been lately. These days are going to pass sooner than I realize, and I don't want to miss it. I do often wish that I had a partner to share all of these moments, but then again, as it is, these moments are all mine-- that is kind of cool too.

I am going to do my best to make good memories for my children... and me.

Amelia's Grownup Haircut!!!

Sherri Did A Great Job!!!