How did it happen? How did 4 years fly by so fast? It happens to all parents and I hear it all the time. Children just grow up so quickly. I saw a great advertisement the other day and it had this quote on it, "You never really have kids. You only borrow them for a few years." It's so true and I am feeling it today. I am keenly aware of how he's gotten taller and how his words are sounding different. Part of me is watching the change with proud eyes- excited to see where he goes next. The other part of me is teary-eyed watching "my baby" become so much less of a baby. I know you're saying that he's 4 and hasn't been a baby in years but he is to me. He (and his brother) will always be my babies. I look into their faces and I can see the face that I saw on the day that they were born.
Whenever I have that type of moment with them, I think about my own parents. Can it be possible that they love me like I love my children? Is it possible that anyone loves anyone like I love my children? It has to be true but it is hard to imagine. Do my parents see me growing up like I see it happening to my little guys? I remember, vividly, the day I packed my car and left for art school in San Francisco. My Dad was standing in the driveway with this look on his face. It was a mix of terror, heartbreak and pride. I saw it then but I didn't really see it. Now, when I recall that face I see it with completely different eyes.
So, friends, grab those cameras and catch the moments. They are flying! Here are a few of ours over the last four years...
Hope you guys have a great Monday. Go enjoy a cupcake and think of us!
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Monica Chindalia says:
How true! My daughter just turned two and it feels like she was born yesterday. Yeah, it's a cliche but i guess it's so very true- kids grow up so fast!
I love the photos in a timeline. Love all the pics you post.
(02.09.09 @ 02:24 PM)
Bren says:
How is it possible? He's just beautiful!
(02.09.09 @ 06:49 PM)
Ashley St. Germain says:
He looks like he's just soooo much fun!!!! Even as a little baby!
(02.09.09 @ 09:16 PM)
Nick says:
Wow, just took a look at your blog... fantastic work!
(02.10.09 @ 11:40 AM)
Claire Paxton says:
I hope Finn had a wonderful day! I can't believe it's been 4 years either. He was born just 3 weeks after my Jakey, so I remember it well. xx
(02.11.09 @ 03:00 PM)
Carly Filippov says:
So, I got teary-eyed imagining Milla @ 4 years old! Your words, the music, the photos..... all pulling at my heartstrings! Sweet.
(02.14.09 @ 05:59 PM)