I walked into Miller's room last night while he was sleeping and all I could think was who is that little boy and where did my baby go?!! How was it only 3 years ago that I was snuggling my little 4 month old who wouldn't sleep through the night unless I was holding him but was so happy and always gave the best little smiles and laughs when I sang One Direction songs too him. How is he this talkative little boy who tells me about his friends at school, can count to 15, and can sign songs I never even knew he knew.
Don't even get me started on Matthew. This time last year I had an 11 month old infant and in one week I will have a two year old! I can't even believe how fast this year has gone by and how much of Matthew's personality has shone through these last six months. He's my secret wild one. He's quiet, loving, and snuggly but you will find him on top of a table or climbing a tree in the 30 seconds you turn around. This kid has given me more almost heart attacks in the past year than Miller ever did at this age.
The days are long but the years are short.
That quote has never been more true for me lately. There are so many things I want to remember that each of them do but find myself falling asleep at the end of the day forgetting to write it all down. My goal for the rest of the year with the frantic pace of the holidays is to really take the time to slow down and enjoy these days as much as I can. Try to remind myself that in a few years I might not have two people who need me so much and while I will enjoy the freedom I'm probably going to miss it a lot too. Everyone tells you to enjoy each phase of parenthood but it's tough when you're in the thick of it. It's tough not to feel like the days are never ending.
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