I had my children while I was still quite young - before anyone even really used a digital camera (if I had a scanner, I would scan some pics...). As I sit here, reading my friends & sisters blog about their babies, I smile to remember the times.
My girlfriend Trish has a blog and one of her posts is about how there is 4 new babies right on her block, that her new baby gets to grow up with. I didn't know anyone who had a baby when I had my first...but it sure looks like fun.
My sister, talks on her blog about first teeth, and first foods. This will be Sloan's first hallowe'en (and she has the most adorable baby costume for him). I'm thinking my Jake is soon going to be too old to go out trick or treating.
I flipped from Denise's blog, and Justice playing in the mud, to Trish's blog, to Julie's blog - then back to mine. My kids are big now. 10 years ago, I would've told you I would keep having babies because I enjoy "little" kids so much more than "big" kids. Funny how time changes everything. I wouldn't go back, I've had those years, and smile at the memories, but I am very proud of who my children are becoming (most of the time).
Every age is a challenge and a reward. Every new step is as special as the last. Now, as my kids don't require so much constant supervision, my new challenge is figuring out how to cut the strings... how much to give... how much to hover... Now I have to grow, and find small ways to let go, without letting go...
Thank goodness I still have time, and they are not all grown up yet. And thank goodness I spread them out enough. Many times when Drew gets to the stage that Jake was at 6 years ago, I'm thankful it will be the last time we'll have to do it (diapers, potty training, messy eating etc). Guess that's natures way of helping you let go...
They are so big, and yet still so little. As the time has gone by, its been very interesting...
