The Fast-Forwarded Moment

There are days when I feel excited about my kids growing and learning. But then it's also a heart- heavy moment.

It's mostly a joyful moment, but after the moment passes, whether it's seconds, days, or weeks, it becomes nostalgic.

I remember when Jade first started preschool. I made such a big deal about it (I mean, it WAS big deal..it was PRESCHOOL!). I got her all dressed up, did her hair, took pictures going to the CAR, getting out of the car, walking to the school doors..like oh man, I feel as if I overreacted but I definitely do not feel embarrassed or regretful that I took one too many pictures.

Now here it comes... Melody will be starting preschool in the Fall (at least that is the plan, arrangements still need to be made) and Jade will be in KINDERGARTEN. She'll be gone for a full eight hours.
Then the next year, both my kids will be away at school for eight hours, learning their ABC's and 123's.
Where has the time gone?
I've looked forward to that moment- EIGHT HOURS..I can get so many things done! Errands, schoolwork, working, training, working out, napping..like oh my goodness, talk about paradise!

But then it means the kids will soon hit middle school...then high school...then college..then marriage..then a family of their own..
I know I'm fastforwarding waaayyy ahead of time but when people say kids grow up fast, they're not lying.

It feels like yesterday when I was hoping Jade would start crawling soon but now she's a little daredevil, running up and down hills, racing down the stairs, jumping off playgrounds, and playing tag.

It feels like yesterday when I was hoping Melody would start talking soon but now she's so sassy! When a three year old acts bossy, it's cute...sometimes.. :P

I am now living in the moment I wished to fast forward to- only to find that I want things to slow down. But now that they're older, can they be three and fours year old for a couple more years?

It's totally okay to want to fast forward- we, as parents, look forward to their growth and development! Otherwise, what would parenting be?

What were some of the moments you were looking forward to with your kid(s), only to have time pass you by?
:)