I remember when my children were babies, old ladies would come up to us as we were strolling in the park or anywhere for that matter, and tell me
“Enjoy them while they are young, they grow up so fast”
Smiling and trying to hide the vomit stain on my shirt, I said to the sweet ladies “Oh yes, it’s so wonderful”.
Thinking to myself, “OMG, I haven’t slept in months and I haven’t worn unstained, oversized clothes in God knows how long. Are you sure they actually grow up? This seems like it’s taking forever”.
Well. It turns out they DO grow up WAY too fast and now they are young adults doing their own things and I couldn’t be more proud of them. If I knew how much I would miss breast milk and vomit stained clothes and sleepless nights so I could feed my babies at 2am, I would have paid more attention and been more present.
Not worrying about what’s next.
There are SO many Mommy do-overs that I wish I could do.
Being truly present with my children during the seemingly mundane moments is one of the many.
I miss my babies SO much.
More than I ever thought I could miss another human.
They did live inside of me and grow into little humans in my Mama oven so we are attached forever. They are the BIGGEST blessings in my life and even through ups and downs, I would never EVER trade being their Mom for anything in the universe.
My children have made me into a better human, imperfect for sure, but definitely better.
So, my prayer for you, no matter their age, hug your little ones - they DO grow up so fast.
God Bless YOU and Your LOVED Ones and Happy Soulful Sunday 🩷
✨ Wishing You Peace, LOVE, and Warm Aloha ✨
Valerie
