When I went off to college my mom cried a lot. She told me she would be at the grocery store staring at the canned pineapple (which is a favorite of mine) and just burst into tears. I never understood it.
But now it is clear.
My girls are far from going off to college, but they are growing too fast. It's bittersweet, really. I love watching them learn, grow and discover themselves and the world, but all the while I feel this ache in the pit of my stomach. I was looking at baby pictures of them a few days ago. While I was staring at their chubby little angel faces I remembered that feeling of them snuggled up close and tight to my chest. That warm, soft, cuddly, it's-safe-here feeling where they never wanted to leave. I don't get to hold them like that very much any more. It's funny how it feels like I've had them forever, and that they were just born yesterday.
And now they are off.
They are off to school, to make friends, to learn to read, write, study, work, play, create, stand up for the good, tell the truth, run fast, walk slowly, and most importantly be independent.
But now it is clear.
My girls are far from going off to college, but they are growing too fast. It's bittersweet, really. I love watching them learn, grow and discover themselves and the world, but all the while I feel this ache in the pit of my stomach. I was looking at baby pictures of them a few days ago. While I was staring at their chubby little angel faces I remembered that feeling of them snuggled up close and tight to my chest. That warm, soft, cuddly, it's-safe-here feeling where they never wanted to leave. I don't get to hold them like that very much any more. It's funny how it feels like I've had them forever, and that they were just born yesterday.
And now they are off.
They are off to school, to make friends, to learn to read, write, study, work, play, create, stand up for the good, tell the truth, run fast, walk slowly, and most importantly be independent.
I am their mama.
And I know that when they go off to college I will stand in the grocery store staring at the canned pineapple (or some other fruit they love) with the same love and tears that my mother had for me.
And I know that when they go off to college I will stand in the grocery store staring at the canned pineapple (or some other fruit they love) with the same love and tears that my mother had for me.
8 comments:
what a precious picture :)
That is so sweet Annie! I feel the same way lately with all three of my children gone to school all day. And I am also starting to understand my mom how she use to feel when I left.
Love that pic! and love your sweet thoughts. and love you!
Annie-I can't imagine all mine being in school. it seems so far away and yet I am enjoying every minute with my newborn. mary Frances is in kindergarten and loves is but Sydney is still home with the baby and I.
they do grown up fast.
Hey Annie,
I found you through Emily's blog. It's so fun to see you on here with your beautiful family. :) Glad things are going well!
Lindsey (iruninheels.typepad.com)
Annie that is so beautiful and so true! I can't believe just 4 short years ago I was bawling to you about what I was going to do with a 2 year old and next month she'll be 6!! Life flies by..
I'll join you in the isle crying over fruit!!
PS I looooooooooove that picture!
Awww, it's been just a couple of months since I stopped nursing and I feel that way with Isaak now...man I thought it would get better with time...you ladies are adorable and I love you!!
So Sweet! So True!
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