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When my Moments became Memories

June 14, 2013 By Karen Main 5 Comments

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

Moment

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Filed Under: Being Mum Tagged With: Family, Growth, love, Motherhood

Comments

  1. Netti says

    June 14, 2013 at 9:06 am

    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!

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    • Karen Main says

      June 15, 2013 at 8:50 am

      Caleb is indeed a blessing and a joy.

      Reply
  2. Kelly says

    June 14, 2013 at 11:50 pm

    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.

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    • Karen Main says

      June 15, 2013 at 8:51 am

      Kids on our hip snuggled in, ohhhh thank you for taking me back. Gorgeous memories

      Reply

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