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Today’s post is personal and I hope you don’t mind.
My heart is bursting with joy
My heart is bursting with joy and breaking at the same time. It’s a feeling I never knew until I became a mom. I suppose that teachers might get a glimpse of this feeling when they watch students graduate, or move to the next grade. But I’m not a teacher so I wouldn’t quite know.
For a long time, I nursed Little to sleep. It was against all the sleep training rules, but it worked for us for a long time. He night weaned at the beginning of the year and it was best for all of us. He was 15 months old and I was thankful to be sleeping through the night again.
Then we just rocked to sleep. I read him stories (over and over again) and sang to him in his room while he drifted off sweetly in my arms. It often took too long, but I wanted to soak in every single minute.
My baby is growing up
And finally one night, he simply asked to “get in crib.” He laid right down and went to sleep. That’s how we do it now. For bedtime and nap. He just gets in his crib and lays down. (Okay, that’s mostly how we do it. There is often some negotiation involved.)
It is so hard for me to believe how quickly time goes by. Little will be two years old soon, even though it’s as if he is already. He is full out toddler these days. He knows what he wants and has quite the vocabulary to say so. Little is curious and kind and always on the go. He knows his ABC’s and his numbers and he asks to do colors and shapes often. I love to watch him play and explore. Everything is a new adventure and he is so full of joy – it is infectious.
I am tired and sometimes overwhelmed. But I am thankful and so incredibly in love. I want to soak in every single moment because babies definitely don’t keep.
I’m rambling over here because there are days where I just cannot believe how much Little is growing and how much I love him so. Today is one of those days.
Tell me I’m not the only one.
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They do grow way too quickly. I’m on my second baby and I’m making an intentional effort to slow down and enjoy those moments
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It is so crazy how fast they grow up! I am constantly having to remember to take in all of the moments.
I totally agree!
Oh, these days… My youngest (of five) is not a baby anymore… He’s three and growing up way to fast!! Such a good reminder to cherish every moment. Today I really intentionally enjoyed his company, he was so funny and was singing all the time. Yes, rock your baby as long as you can!
So fun! We only have one now, but it is really important to me to be intentional with him! He is also so sweet and funny to me! I love to watch him learn and explore!
Wow he is so independent. Saame mommy, I was thinking the same thing the other day- that soon my child won’t be up in my space the whole time, soon she will want her own space and not care about what I am busy with. It’s great that you are documenting all of this 🙂
They just grow up so quickly! I want to remember all of it!
Aw this is a very sweet post. I am not a mom yet, but hope I can be as loving as you seem to be 🙂
Kim
Simply Lovebirds
Thanks so much, Kim! I do love Little so much!
They grow incredibly too fast! The days are long but the years are short is some of the truest words! It all happens so quickly. I am trying to make more of an effort to let the unimportant things go so that I don’t miss the moments with them!
Yes! They grow way too fast. This must be how our parents felt too, though.
Definitely soak up each stage momma. They all go by quickly and you will wake up one day to a grouchy teen who rolls their eyes at everything you say. I”m trying to soak up this stage too because I know it’s part of his growing up but it’s my least fave.
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Thanks so much; I certainly and trying to soak in every little bit! I feel like every stage has it’s own challenges and fun things about it!
It’s so sad yet amazing as they grow up! I’m really savouring the days with my second. Although it’s hard work now and then, the cuddles won’t always be there and things just change! Lovely post and thanks for sharing with #bestandworst x
Thanks so much! I’m trying to soak in every little moment!
Loved reading this. A lot of my friends are young moms and talk about these feelings, and I think it really gives us perspective as adults what life was like for our own mothers. And it really makes me look forward to motherhood!
Thanks so much. I agree it gives us perspective into what our mother’s felt. It’s crazy all the feelings!
What lovely quotes you have found. It is true they do grow up so quickly, but that doesn’t stop the magical moments – there are still plenty of those to be had no matter what age they are. #bestworst
Thanks so much! You are so right – there are so many wonderful moments. I want to remember all of them!
You are definitely not the only one! It’s like you blink and they are grown! I can fondly remember the times that you mentioned and now we only have three more years before our son goes off to college. You are doing a good job, mama! Love all the moments – they are fleeting!
Thanks so much! I can’t even believe how quickly it goes by!
I love that last quote you shared! So sweet and something to always remember!
MeetTheShaneyfelts
Thanks so much!
ahh love this- our babies grow so quickly and ‘don’t blink’ really is the truest statement ever!!!
Yes! I am constantly reminding myself of this!
I loved reading this. I’m not a parent, but I can so feel your heart in this post! So sweet!
Thank you so much, Sarah! <3