While They’re Still Young

When my kids were babies, I hated switching out their clothes every few months. It made me so sad to think about how quickly the time was going and how fast they were growing. While also knowing it was awesome that they were thriving.

“The days are long but the years are short.”

“Time flies.”

“Enjoy it now because it goes by quick.”

“They grow up so fast.”

“Don’t blink or you may miss it.”

It’s true. All of it!

Nothing has flown by faster than these last seven and a half years I’ve spent as a mom. I have found myself becoming more and more nostalgic…and anxiety ridden….for the days when they were babies.

The toddler clothes section of Target? Yup, I’ve gotten choked up there. My daughter is in 5T clothes, soon she’ll join her brother on the other side of the aisle.

Seeing people on walks with their babies in strollers? How did that go by so quick? No one talks about how quick kids grow out of strollers, especially for leisurely walking.

The TimeHop app on my phone constantly reminding me of adorable moments on a random Tuesday? I love it and hate it all at the same time.

I’m a nostalgic person to my core. I’m all about throwback photos, remembering things from my childhood, missing certain things about Disney in the 90’s, music and more. But I wasn’t expecting to feel so nostalgic only 7 years into motherhood. I find it hitting me more and more randomly as the days go on.

All I want is for my babies to continue to grow and thrive. I want to them to be independent and enjoy life to the absolute fullest. I know this is a trade off because it also means them pulling away from me more as the years go on. And as hard as it’ll be, it’s ok. It’s what’s meant to happen. I want them to find their happy places, surround themselves with good people and be living life on their terms. I hope they create their own dreams and see them all come true.

But what I wouldn’t give for buying some baby clothes from that side of the aisle at Target for one more day.