So my baby girl reached her first academic milestone: she's now a preschool graduate! We were so proud watching Kelsey get her diploma. She has become quite an amazing girl, filled with humor, fun and a love for Jesus! His Little Lambs Preschool has been such an amazing experience for both our girls and a safe, loving place for them to begin their forays into the big world of education! But I feel like this moment is also a milestone for me. I'm not the mommy of baby girls anymore. My days are not filled with binkies, diapers and making sure they don't put things in their mouths. Instead, my big girls are learning how to deal with hurt feelings, growing in friendships and are my partners in adventure! I truly enjoy each new stage they reach more than the last. The fleeting years as a stay-at-home mom with babies are over. Boy did it fly by!
When Meagan and Kelsey graduate high school, I don't want to look back and wish I'd spent more time or paid more attention, or just talked and laughed with them more. I want to make sure I make each moment as their mommy count. Right now, they want me involved in everything! They want me to help them pick out their outfits, play games with them or watch a movie together. Sometimes I'm tired and I just want to go crash. But I'm reminded that they won't prefer me above others for very long - so I am treasuring these moments, even when I'm weary. And somehow, when I push through my tiredness for their sake, I'm reinvigorated by their energy, their zest for all things and their childlike trust in God - and I thank Him for blessing me with these two little angels. They minister as much to me as I do to them!
2 comments:
awww! Congrats to cute little Kelsey! :)
I could go for a High School Musical dance demonstration right about now. ;) hee hee
Enjoy your time with your girls...you are making memories that will last a life time with them. ;) They will never forget how cool their mommy is...and how she can do the whole HSM dance. ;)
I cried when I read this last post. Not because I can relate with what you are going through right now (although one day I will!), but because I love how each of your posts overflow with your immeasurable love for your children. I can definitely relate to that. Congrats to Kelsey and to you for always putting your daughters first!
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