Okay, so they didn't completely grow up last night. I'm feeling a bit more relaxed about this "aging situation" we have at my house. :)
Today my wise friend Kim sent me a note that reminded me
"The secret to life is enjoying the passage of time"!
My thanks to Kim and to Mr. James Taylor.
This particular day was filled with CHORES! Swim team time trials combined with lightning! Costco. Laundry. Dance practice. Playing with the dog in the backyard.
Also, fighting while out back.
Reading 11 Birthdays with the 4 youngest. Bball for Todd. Todd packing to go to bball camp at Utah State.
Practicing of the violin and piano. A visit from Grandma and Grandpa. Cinnamon toast broiled in the oven for dessert.
I'll try to remember to enjoy and cherish and not panic!
"It's just a lovely ride!"
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Happy, tortured soul
My emotions are conflicted. I am joyful, thrilled and devastated.
Annie has been promoted from elementary school. Abe is finishing Kindergarten within the hour. I walked alone home from Dilworth for the last time in the middle of the day. No more Kindergarten drop off?! Actually, I wasn't completely alone. Lily and I had visited the 2nd grade one last time before summer. So I had "Darth Vader" the panting dog at my side.
I am so happy to watch my children progress. I know it's right. It's exactly what I want for them in life. I firmly believe that God's plan for all children is to grow, and to continue until they capably grow away from us as parents.
It's also painful. I wish the entire process would just slow down a bit so I could savor more.
I like drawing on lunch napkins. I love finding a sleeping child on the floor in my room. Bedtimes songs and "tuck ins" are favorites of mine. Holding hands, hugs, entertaining outlandish ideas and lemonade stands make me giddy. My marriage with Jeff and being a mother to my 5 relatively young children have given me more happiness and satisfaction than anything else in life.
Change has once again reared it's ugly head. I'm trying to change my attitude about this. But that's how I feel.
Something that keeps me going right now is the fact that we've had a wonderful year as a family.
It's fun to be big enough for physical adventures like hikes, skiing, swimming. We are all independent and strong enough! This year was just as happy as the last one and the one before that. I just have to trust that goodness will continue.
Even as I add one more teenager to the mix!
Annie has been promoted from elementary school. Abe is finishing Kindergarten within the hour. I walked alone home from Dilworth for the last time in the middle of the day. No more Kindergarten drop off?! Actually, I wasn't completely alone. Lily and I had visited the 2nd grade one last time before summer. So I had "Darth Vader" the panting dog at my side.
I am so happy to watch my children progress. I know it's right. It's exactly what I want for them in life. I firmly believe that God's plan for all children is to grow, and to continue until they capably grow away from us as parents.
It's also painful. I wish the entire process would just slow down a bit so I could savor more.
I like drawing on lunch napkins. I love finding a sleeping child on the floor in my room. Bedtimes songs and "tuck ins" are favorites of mine. Holding hands, hugs, entertaining outlandish ideas and lemonade stands make me giddy. My marriage with Jeff and being a mother to my 5 relatively young children have given me more happiness and satisfaction than anything else in life.
Change has once again reared it's ugly head. I'm trying to change my attitude about this. But that's how I feel.
Something that keeps me going right now is the fact that we've had a wonderful year as a family.
It's fun to be big enough for physical adventures like hikes, skiing, swimming. We are all independent and strong enough! This year was just as happy as the last one and the one before that. I just have to trust that goodness will continue.
Even as I add one more teenager to the mix!
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