I just signed what will likely be the last permission I will ever need to sign . . . it’s a bittersweet feeling. My babies no longer need my parental permission to attend functions, go on field trips, or participate in activities. Not legally. My youngest will be eighteen near the end of this month. Where did the time go? How did it go by so quickly?
I am so proud, more than proud of the young adults they have grown to be, but sometimes, every now and again, I wish they were my babies, just for a little while . . . I long to hold them close and feel them nestle their little heads against my shoulder and just listen to the peaceful sound of each little breath they take.
I wish I had known just how fleeting time really would be. I wish I had lingered a little longer in more of those moments I didn’t realize were passing us by so quickly. I know I cherished them and those memories carry my heart when I reminisce about when I was a mommy, when my children depended on me for everything; when they needed me more than they do now.
Memories sometimes fall from my eyes when I look back on what seemed like only yesterday and remember their little smiles and the sound of their laughter – and it fills my heart.
I have been so blessed. So, so blessed. They will always be my babies.
Crystal R. Cook
I know what you mean! Everyone tells you to appreciate each moment but sometimes that only happens in retrospect. Are those your kids? Gorgeous photo.
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Yep 🙂 Those are my babies, back when they were still babies. I never would have thought something as simple as a permission slip would one day well up such emotion within me. It’s one of my favorite photos of them, thank you . . .
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It’s amazing! I thought it must be a fake!
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Thank you for sharing this helps me to remember to cherish the little moments now while I still can. Wonderful post.
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