I've been thinking lately about how much we all change over time..inside & out, some things more noticeable than others. I see myself here in the now..staring back down a road, a road of 8 years of parenting ups & downs, curves that eventually straightened out; wishing I could yell back at myself saying.."It's OK..he'll figure it out, or Don't worry it wont last forever." & even better, "Take your time, catch all the little details!"
I'm reminded everyday of how quickly kids grow up. It's hard not to want to slow down time & keep this stage of your child's life a little longer. This is how I feel about this summer. I am so ready for school to start, yet taking a further step back, I realize I'll never get this summer back. Maddie starting Kindergarten has me thinking about a lot of things, but mostly just reflecting about how thankful I am that I have been able to be here, a part of their everyday routine. We all seem a little bit smarter & braver each year.
