The song that you hear playing on our blog is called Let Them Be Little. When I first heard this song I was so completely overwhelmed by it's message.
When our children are babies, we are the ones who clothe them, feed them, change their diapers and make sure they are safe and warm. As they reach the toddler years, they are starting to show some independence by putting on their own clothes and feeding themselves. Hopefully, by this stage they are potty trained and can do little things on their own. They still need us to provide food, shelter,hugs, kiss boo- boos and tuck them into bed at night.
As they enter the grade school years, they are becoming very independent. They are starting to explore the world around them. They still think we are okay to be around, and want to share their lives with us.
When they enter jr high and high school they are asserting their independence and need for privacy. They no longer need us for every little thing. They can speak for themselves and in most cases are very articulate when they are trying to express their opinions.
We become the people that they depend on for money, rides and an occasional shoulder to cry on after a fight or a broken heart. They are slowly finding their way to adulthood and all of the challenges it brings.
I guess I'm saying this to remind all of us to, "Let Them Be Little".
Cherish your time with your children. Take the time to sit and play Barbies. Don't go crazy when you see Legos and matchbox cars thrown all over the floor. Enjoy playing dress up and tea party with your princess. Throw the baseball with your sons. Play a game of one on one. Take time to listen to them when they speak.
Remember, there will come a time when they won't want to do these things with us.
One minute they are little, the next minute you turn around and they are grown. Time goes by. Life doesn't stop for us to catch up with it. We have to live everyday like it is our last. We have to give our children what they deserve: our time, and most of all, our love.
Stephanie
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3 comments:
You are so very right. They grow up so fast. Sometimes the day may drag on, but the years fly by!
By the way, I LOVE seeing your countdown in the 40's! :)
This is the song I have on my cell phone it plays when my Bunny calls me. Time goes by so fast. I am so thankful my 11 year old still wants to hold my hand and that she thinks she's too little to go to sleep away camp. Thank you for the beautiful post!
Beautiful post, as mothers this is something we can not lose track of. Listening to them when the speak can be the hardest at times, but I think the most important. Children say the most profound things as they are yet programed the "proper reaction/response" Moments like that are some of my most treasured memories!
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