love2read Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I have waves of missing a house full of littles and want to encourage you. Know that this time will pass so quickly, even though the days may drag now. Snuggle them, read to them and squat down to their level when they want to tell you something. Turn off the computer or close it and look them in the eye when they want to share yet another happening in their little lives. If you're eating lunch with us or the phone, be present with them instead. Write down something each night that was precious from the day and if you can, take a picture once a week to add to that journal. Write down the funny things they do and say or that happen because you'll forget and when they're big they'll want to hear stories about just those things. Before you know it this time will pass and will seem to have only been as long as a blink. They'll be away at college or living in another state and you'll want just a minute to wrap your arms around them. Give them a big hug for me. ~Just a mom whose missing her grown-up babies today. Pass the tissues please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I have waves of missing a house full of littles and want to encourage you. Know that this time will pass so quickly, even though the days may drag now. Snuggle them, read to them and squat down to their level when they want to tell you something. Turn off the computer or close it and look them in the eye when they want to share yet another happening in their little lives. If you're eating lunch with us or the phone, be present with them instead. Write down something each night that was precious from the day and if you can, take a picture once a week to add to that journal. Write down the funny things they do and say or that happen because you'll forget and when they're big they'll want to hear stories about just those things. Before you know it this time will pass and will seem to have only been as long as a blink. They'll be away at college or living in another state and you'll want just a minute to wrap your arms around them. Give them a big hug for me.~Just a mom whose missing her grown-up babies today. Pass the tissues please. Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 That's what my mom always says, but it's SOOOOO hard to believe when one is actually going through it. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolally Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Wow--I need a kleenex. Thank you for posting---taken to heart here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 In that season of life, the days are LONG, but the years are short. My 'babies' are 15 & 17, and great kids, but I miss their 'little' days every day. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma H Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 THANK YOU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Wow--I need a kleenex. Thank you for posting---taken to heart here. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2travel Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Thank you! :sad: I really needed to be reminded of that today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Thank you! :sad: I really needed to be reminded of that today. Me too. It's been a rough week here. Thank you for the reminder! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TX Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 This reminds me of a Shakespeare quote: It so falls out That what we have we prize not to the worth, Whiles we enjoy it; but being lacked and lost, Why, then we rack the value; then we find The virtue, that possession would not show us ...Whiles it was ours. Much Ado About Nothing--IV.1 Susan in TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynyel Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Excellent encouragement! I love it when I am having a moment too! :) Off to play... :auto: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachmejoy Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I have been feeling lately that I want to have another baby, but then I think... I can barely handle the 2 I have! What am I thinking! :confused: Your post makes me go back again! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 thank you! My 1 year old is being very clingy today. And she always has to be in my lap for naps. Today, instead of getting frustrated that I couldn't put her down I realized that I will miss the heck out of this soon. I have an 11 year old and man, they are sweeter at 1! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbalgirl Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Thank you for this encouraging post! :) I waffle between, "Hurry up and get biggger!" and the excitement that comes with watching them grow and be their own little person, to "Nooooo! You are going to be 9 yrs. old this year! I remember feeling you kick around in my belly!" Somedays, I just really want the ability to freeze time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepymommy Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 :grouphug: THANK YOU! The past couple of days have been extremely trying on me. Your post has helped, thanks for sharing your words of wisdom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petepie2 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 :crying: Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 :grouphug: Thank you so much for posting this. Your timing is impeccable. I really needed to hear this, and I KNOW it is true. My kids are up in bed, but I am going up right now to kiss their little sleepy heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2read Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 Thanks for the hugs, I needed them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 My kids are in the "middle" age-wise right now. They are not little, but not yet all grown up either. Times are trying with a pre-teen and a 7 year old who is used to being the baby of the house. I was sitting in church one morning beside my 11 year old when it dawned on my how quickly life is passing us by. I looked at him, eye level to me in the pew now, and couldn't help but realize how much I really just wanted time to slow down. Thank you for this post tonight. I am taking this time in their lives (and mine) for granted when I need to be embracing every moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Thank-you! You must have been inspired to post that because I SO needed to hear it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I have waves of missing a house full of littles and want to encourage you. Know that this time will pass so quickly, even though the days may drag now. Snuggle them, read to them and squat down to their level when they want to tell you something. Turn off the computer or close it and look them in the eye when they want to share yet another happening in their little lives. If you're eating lunch with us or the phone, be present with them instead. Write down something each night that was precious from the day and if you can, take a picture once a week to add to that journal. Write down the funny things they do and say or that happen because you'll forget and when they're big they'll want to hear stories about just those things. Before you know it this time will pass and will seem to have only been as long as a blink. They'll be away at college or living in another state and you'll want just a minute to wrap your arms around them. Give them a big hug for me.~Just a mom whose missing her grown-up babies today. Pass the tissues please. Its so true and I have been thinking of this today too- silly things like I miss buckling a child into a car seat in the back seat - I miss when they used to love it when I would take them to the beach- I miss reading to them and i miss their long cuddles. I miss the feeling of a baby on my hip, and smooching a baby's chubby cheek because you just want to eat them up. It does pass. And the next phase is great too- young small people with skinned knees and messy rooms and they still think you are sooooo wonderful and awesome just because you are their mum :) I am trying to remember to absolutely savour my beautiful teenagers in their awkwardness, their insecure moments, their strong unfounded opinions and sassy attitude, their needing me one minute and pushing me away the next.....because this phase is also passing fast. Savour it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmeraldGirl Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Yep, thus our bringing 4 more littles home b/c I knew I wasn't finished yet. It is so hard when they grow up even though that is what we are training them for all along ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenDaisies Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Thanks for the reminder :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 I knew someone had put cameras up in my house, checking up on me throughout the day... Thank you for this encouragement. For so many reasons, I have a very hard time enjoying this phase of child rearing. I guess this why I hang out here, dreaming of the next few years when I can finally read a book aloud for more than 30 seconds without someone whining or peeing on the carpet. Thank you for the reminder that I need to enjoy them today. Right now, my 2-year-old is sleepwalking and grabbing for something in the air that doesn't exist. Sounds like a good cuddle opportunity. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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