“Oh, but she never wanted James to grow a day older or Cam either. These two she would have liked to keep for ever just as the way they were, demons of wickedness, angels of delight, never to see them grow up into long-legged monsters.”
- Virginia Woolf, To The Lighthouse
Truly, without a shadow of a doubt, I know that being their mother is the most amazing thing that I will ever experience. This here, right now - as well as all that is to come until they leave for their independent lives - is the best bit. I am both extremely luck and incredibly grateful. I will try to live up to the task.
Two of the most adorable children in blog land! I wish blogs had been in existence when mine were that small ... its such a great way to record their growing up. And yes, savour every minute, it's over all to quickly.
ReplyDeleteYou are very kind! I already feel like I'm watching them age before my eyes.
DeleteEverytime I see your two I am still amazed at how alike they are.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I see it and sometimes I don't!
DeleteThey are beautiful. I love that quote. You're right, this is probably the most amazing thing we'll ever experience and yes, you are up to the task!! Xx
ReplyDeleteThank you petal! Xxxx
DeleteThey are absolutely adorable! x
ReplyDeleteThank you, I certainly think so!
DeleteHi there, I have been meaning to come and say hello properly for a while and also to thank you for your comments over my way. What you share above was just how I felt today. I just love my two to bits, as Mum said and still says to me! Jo xx
ReplyDeleteNot at all Jo. Glad you are enjoying it too!
DeleteWhat a lovely post! It's so hard sometimes not to think about your little ones growing up isn't it? And then you end up worrying about stuff that probably won't happen and even if it does won't be as bad as it seems now. I always wish my little girl could keep that lovely naivety and happiness she has now... You've bloody started me off now! X
ReplyDeleteThanks Anna, glad I'm not the only one!
ReplyDeletei feel exactly the same way. i go back and forth between dreading the day that my children grow up and leave, and longing for the day that they are out of the house. it's amazing to think that they really only spend 1/4-1/3 of their lives with us and then spend the majority of their lives on their own. i want them to stay little and sweet and protected, and yet i can't wait to see who they become. all of the cliches about parenting are true; it's the hardest, most important, wonderful job.
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