Today I saw a glimpse of my future……
I saw how my life is going to change soon and how my baby is going to be a little man. It seems like just yesterday we were tossing around names to call our son as I felt him growing inside me and now today we are looking at preschools.
We walked into the preschool today for a tour and he looked so grown up. I watched as he explored his surroundings. He was so independent and funny, but nervous and needing reassurance from mom. I felt so proud of him, yet at the same time I felt a sadness. Sad for me of course, but sad for him as well.
He is so trusting right now. He believes in the good in people (unless you are stealing one of his toys away, of course) and I am sad in the possibility of that changing. I want him to continue to have the loving heart he has now. I don’t want him to experience sadness or pain that I won’t be able to fix with a kiss, but the reality is he will.
These are all things I couldn’t even begin to know I would feel before I was a mom. I couldn’t know, because I had NO IDEA the love a child would bring into my life. My children ARE my heart walking around outside of my body, just like the saying says.
I want to shield and protect them, because when THEY hurt, I HURT. Today was a reminder that I can’t always do that. They WILL experience sadness, pain and at times even rejection, but they will be okay.
That is what I have to remind myself….THEY WILL BE OKAY….and so will I.
Where does the time go? When do you realize that you are afraid to blink because you don’t want to miss one minute of their precious little lives?
Today I saw a glimpse of my future…..and it is BEAUTIFUL because of them!
What a wonderful post! It broke my heart when Gavyn walked into preschool the first day. I was going to be there every minute. What if he needed me? Was he going to cry or get scared? He didn't. Time goes so fast and I have to do this all over again next year with Zoe. And I don't want to…
Isn't it how crazy how fast time goes?
I will never forget when my 10 month-old started day-care. The hardest thing I've ever done. Pre-school is much easier since they WANT to go! My son loves his school and I'm sure yours will, too.
First, you have a very handsome little man. You will both be okay! It's really hard for the first week or so, but then it becomes fun. I love picking my daughter up from school and hearing all about what they did and watching her form friendships and learn on her own. It's an amazing thing!
This is the best post, Laurie! It brought tears to my eyes because every mom feels this way but probably had no idea that she would love her kids SO much.
My mom always talked about how fast time would go by but I didn't get it… until now when I look at my girls and wonder when I turned around and found that the tiny babies had turned into these… real people!
Stunning post sweetie. They grow up way too fast–all of them. How did it happen and how do we make it stop? Would we really stop it if we could?
Time flies by…and we're left in the dust lol. It can be bittersweet but we have to keep our heads up! He'll be fine–I sent my 2 eldest off to public school this year after homeschooling all their lives…just keep teaching him right from wrong and he will be fine!
he is so adorable!
That was very sweet. I have a 2 year old and a 10 year old so I have seen how quick it all goes by!!! It is fun and sad, too.
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Time does fly!My son is almost 8. I don't know how did it happen.Those pics are so lovely!I wish the same thing. I want him to have the loving heart forever.
Aww…what a great post! I tend to get very nostalgic with every big step my kids take, I mean where did those cute little babies go?!
I totally agree with you that sending them out into the big wide world without us is so scary! But they have been taught well and I too believe they will be o.k.
I sure hope he enjoys preschool and hang in there Mama!!
I know that fear! I can't stand it! And they learn so many new/bad behaviors once they are around other kids! LOL
I LOVE his sweatshirt!!
What a beautiful post. Time sure does fly with kids. I treasure every moment with mine!
This is such a bittersweet post…I get where you're coming from. It does go by so quickly and it's scary when you realize you can't protect them from every single thing.
On Cole and Bella's 1st day of preschool last year, one of the little girls that Bella wanted to be friends with wouldn't play with her and she was broken-hearted. I didn't expect my heart to hurt as badly as hers did.
I have to agree – great shirt. Did Grandma buy it?
This is a really big step, and Mom, you have to be brave. Whatever emotions you are feeling, he will share. Look at it as an adventure. There is so much you will both learn from this.
They do grow up so fast! How exciting though that you are touring preschool facilities! He will get so much out of preschool.
If not for the learning part I think it's great for the social part as well.
I have to add that when I got to the last pic I saw a resemblance in my oldest son. I think they have the exact same face shape! Oh, and your little man is SO cute!!!
What a wonderful and touching post. And the pictures are adorable. I'm still smiling about the one with food on his face. They do grow up so fast and it's so exciting and scary at the same time.
What a wonderful and touching post. And the pictures are adorable. I'm still smiling about the one with food on his face. They do grow up so fast and it's so exciting and scary at the same time.
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How sweet! I know what your saying mama, I have 3 myself. My oldest will be starting kindergarten in August. I remember when the nurse handed him to be at the hospital & I held him for the 1st time. Scared to death because he was our 1st. Aren't kids wonderful – I am so blessed!
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He is adorable! They do grow so quickly – before you know it they are out on their own!
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Such a cutie!
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I was just thinking about time flying by and my little one is only 5 months old. I guess it never ends, huh?
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Cute little man you got there. Isn't it so bitter sweet as pur children pass each milestone? So proud to see them grow, and sad as we miss the last stage of childhood.
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Time really does go by fast!
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Wow, I do not even want to think about that as being part of my future… Shes so tiny now. I cant imagine.
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Beautiful post. I had no idea what I was getting myself into with motherhood. It is wonderful and terrifying.
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Came over from Friday Follow. Kids grow up way to fast. I had a harder time with going to kindegarten than my oldest did. Have a great weekend.
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That was just so beautiful and touching!!!
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They grow up so very fast. Watch closely.