You know when you have a baby and all those people with older kids tell you to enjoy them because they grow up fast. I heard it over and over, countless times, and I thought I knew what they meant but I don't think I could grasp it until now. I find myself saying that without wanting to when I hold a little baby. It is like I can't help it! All the memories of my kids as babies come rushing back.
This week I have been sick! I mean real sick! A fever for two days, with chills and a headache sick! Get under the covers and stay in bed sick. And my kids have been amazing. Benjamin even came into the room one day and turned off the light so I could rest. How sweet is my boy! Adreana would come up and check on me and tell me she loved me and let me know that they were getting along. Not one time in two days did they come to me and tell me that they were fighting over something. I could hear them say, "Mama is sick so lets just figure this out together". They got their own snacks and drinks and were just wonderful. They were even wonderful for the 1-1/2 hrs we spent at the drs on Tuesday. I was so proud of them!
And that is when it hit me! Like a pail of cold water! They've grown up! They are school aged kids that can fend for themselves pretty well. They grew up fast and I have enjoyed every second of it. I am in awe of how they think and act. People were right.
I now hear alot of the just wait, when you least expect it they will be on their way to college... and all I have to say is... College here we come!!!
I can't wait for all the moments in between though. I hope I can come back to this post and still feel as happy, proud and thankful that God picked me to be their mom! I know there is lots waiting to happen and times when I won't feel this way but I pray that God will give us the wisdom to get through them because sooner than later they will be going to college, getting married and I want to be there through the whole ride! Hanging on and enjoying every second with my kiddos!
