Every evening, I snuggle my oldest child close and gently rock him. As I do, my mind races with thoughts of how much he has grown—he barely fits in my lap now, and he’s no longer my little baby but a vibrant boy. Where has the time gone? I often wonder. Wasn’t it just yesterday that he fit perfectly in my arms?
Sometimes, I gaze at him, trying to envision what he will look like as an adult. Each time, I’m taken aback by how quickly he is maturing. I tell him, “You’re getting so big! Why must you grow? Can’t you stay my little baby forever?” He replies with a sweet, “But I have to grow, Mommy. I can’t stop it. I just have to grow.” Oh, how I wish we could pause time.
These moments feel like they will last forever. Yet, it’s in the challenging times—when I find myself exclaiming, “I just can’t take it!”—that I realize how easily we take these experiences for granted. Because one day, these moments will fade away. I want to treasure every second while he’s still small enough to need me, to want my hugs and kisses. There will come a time when he grows up and won’t need me in the same way anymore, and I’ll find myself yearning for those days gone by.
I know that eventually, my home will be devoid of the joyful sounds of children laughing. The chaos and noise will cease, and before I know it, silence will echo in a way that feels unsettling—a longing for the past to return.
I haven’t yet experienced what it feels like to watch them leave for college, get married, or start their own families. But I can tell you, I both anticipate and dread those moments more than anything else. For now, I will relish these fleeting, precious moments because time is a tricky companion. Soon, I will find myself left with nothing but memories.
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In summary, cherish every moment with your children. As they grow, these times become precious memories that you will hold dear.