Today, for the first time, I realized that I am the mother (this is Shaina writing, Kevin’s wife) of a toddler. Not only was it the first time that I had to take my son out of the store because he was being loud, but when I went to put him into his car seat, he arched his back in protest and tried to squirm out. I also could only decorate the top half of our Christmas tree because his curious little hands kept pulling the lower ornaments off. For so long I used to think that if I could only get him to hold his head up, things would be easier. Then I was waiting until he could crawl, because life would be even easier. Next was waiting for him to walk because then I didn’t have to hold him, but now I have to chase him all the time. It seems like with each new milestone, a different challenge comes up that I am not used to. When I keep looking towards the next step to be easier, it seems to never work out that way. I know that I just need to enjoy the moment and celebrate his accomplishments one at a time. When you keep looking towards the future to be better and stop enjoying the present, life will pass you by before you know it. Everyone says that kids grow up so fast and you know what? They do!

Posted Friday, November 28th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
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