I remember as a kid my parents, aunts and uncles, and grandparents always saying, “time flies by.” Of course, as a teenager time could not go fast enough. There were so many milestones to hit: sweet sixteen and driving a car, graduating high school, going off to college, turning 21, graduating college and making a name for myself in the world.
But now I’m a mommy and I understand the statement, “time flies by” often uttered by my elders. I see how fast my children are growing and changing each and every day. I told my brother-in-law one day how the kids’ birthdays are bittersweet. On one hand I am so blessed to have healthy, happy, amazing children, and on the other hand, they’re one year closer to moving out. I always shed a few tears on their birthdays.
I cried almost everyday the entire summer before my oldest began school last year. It was so hard to let my baby go. I had never spent a day without him. Now I look forward to long weekends, along with winter and summer breaks so I can spend more time with him.
When I heard Lady Antebellum’s “Heart of the World” during the drive to my parent’s house for Christmas, I knew I had a new favorite song. As a mommy and wife, “Heart of the World” is a relatable song, especially the second verse:
I leave him sleeping as I rise early
Always up before the dawn
The house is dark, but I see clearly
Kettle sings a morning song
The bacon’s frying, babies crying
I soak up the sights and sounds
Minutes turn to days and I wish that I could slow it down
If grease is the soul of the kitchen
And coffee the drink of the Gods
Routine to perfect to mention
Time is a thief I would rob
Oh, and hope is the soul of the dreamer
And heaven is the home of my God
It only takes on true believer
To believe you can still beat the odds
I try to spend as much individual time with my children too. I plan little dates with them, spend alone time with my daughter while my son is at school and I have quality time with my son after school while his sister is sleeping.
Do you see time flying by now that you have kids or matured in age? Is Time a Thief You Would Rob?
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I know how you feel! My youngest is entering Kindergarten next fall, and I’m already dreading it. They grow up so fast!
Ginny: Too fast, feel free to have a good cry. It always makes me feel better. Thanks for stopping by
Their growing up is so heartbreaking. I loved your post. I also count the days until another school break or summer vacation – we only just started second semester and I already marked spring break on the calendar!! Thanks for introducing me to that song, it made me emotional of course. A friend once told me, “The days are long, but the years are short.” So true.
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Jen: Wow, that is so true. I’ll have to remember that saying. I’m glad you liked the song.
I LOVE Lady Antebellum
. As soon as I read the title of your blog post, I was reminded of something I heard someone say years ago, “Procrastination is the thief of time.” I never forgot that. I find that time flies by but I love it. I love growing older and enjoying each day. As long as my days are productive and I have no regrets, I don’t mind moving on to the next day. But I must say, 2011 flew by so quickly I don’t think I even saw it. Where in the world did that year go? My husband and I were both talking about the fact that we couldn’t recall a year that flew by that quickly. My goodness!
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Fawn: If we lived closer to one another we could be concert buddies! Everyone continues to share these great quotes about time, I love it! I agree, I have no idea where 2011 went. And yes, we have to live each day to the fullest and enjoy every moment we have. Have a great weekend
Yes, definately! My daughter has friends a year older than her and they are starting to get their learner’s permits. That’s all she can think about is when she can drive. As a mom, I am dreading the day she starts to get behind the wheel. For our kids, these milestones can’t come soon enough. For us parents, they can’t come slowly enough!
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Kim: I could agree more. The thought of my children driving scares the crap out of me!
what a cute and soooo much inspiring blog. Even though i coudn’t completely relate on your condition/situation because i am just a student, yet i could consider that the story is very touching. good luck to you and keep up the good work as a mother. I really salute a loving mother just like you.
Miss Sasuke: Thank you for your kind words.
I cried every day this summer as we prepared to send number to off to college 7 hours away. No one knew it, but I did! Time is a cruel task master. New visitor, your site is lovely!
Messed up my URL on last post. Hope you will stop by and visit me too!
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Nancy: Thank you for stopping by. I hope kiddo #2 is enjoying college.
Its a strange one, I think that no matter who you ask they will say that as a kid they remember been “bored” and the parents saying that they wish they hd time to be bored and that time passed too quickly but everyone ends up wondering how it passes so quickly. I think its the one thing that truely everyone has in common!
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Candy: I guess in life it’s all about finding the perfect balance before it’s too late!