Today I had an Epiphany
An Awakening
I was standing in Target searching the toys, purchasing a gift.
For just a moment I sensed something familiar
I looked around
They weren’t there
It didn’t make sense, it’s bizarre
I know they are at school and yet I am looking for the kids
The realisation had finally caught me
Those days, the long ones with toddlers and Preschoolers are gone.
Those days wandering the toy aisles as entertainment are gone.
Already
It is bittersweet though
I have new moments now
New joy that comes from having school age children
Musical performances that reduce me to tears
Show and Tell ideas that melt my heart
Cosy moments listening to readers while snuggled up in bed
Moments to cherish and appreciate
Moments that one day will also be gone, making way for new luxurious opportunities
The Awakening, the Epiphany, the Simple Realisation
Time does not stand still and I don’t want it to
I don’t want to linger in a moment for ever, no matter how glorious
I have so many more delicious moments to come
All these moments have now become memories
Wonderful. glorious memories
So true! I miss the Caleb of yesterday but The Caleb of today is such a blessing to our lives. We look forward to the tomorrows. Grandchildren give us the sweet opportunity to relive those early special memories, bring it on!
Caleb is indeed a blessing and a joy.
So true! I had a similalr moment a few weeks ago where I saw a mom just bend over, sweep her toddler up and pop her on her hip. The little girl snuggled in to get cozy… I miss not being able to just hold my kids like that. They are 8 and almost 11 and those days seem so long ago, but it was nice to have that situation take me back to how that time made me feel.
Kids on our hip snuggled in, ohhhh thank you for taking me back. Gorgeous memories