It all started because two people fell in love…
After my hubby and I were married for a couple of years, we began to start a family of our own. The moment we became parents, the Earth shifted a little and our lives were forever changed.
Our beautiful baby boy was born in September of 2005. Why am I writing about this now?
Well, I am getting a little nostalgic because not only does my son have a birthday coming up, my little guy officially started Pre-school. You see, before I was lucky enough to be a WAHM, I was working full-time as an elementary school teacher and my son began attending day-care at ten months old. So I’ve already been through that whole experience, including the crazy change that comes with the territory of letting go. The transition back then was a huge adjustment for both of us. As I wrote about it in the past, this was one of the hardest things I ever had to do in my life. So it’s not the fact that he’s out of the home that’s affecting me right now, because I’ve gone through all that…
It’s for the single reason that my little boy is, well, growing up.
4 months…
Turned to 34 months…
Turned to almost 4 years….
…in a flash.
At this time in my life, I look at my son with his ‘big boy’ backpack and killer smile…and I realize these really are days to remember.
Because 4 months turned to 4 years…and somehow, it feels like 4 minutes.
Hey look at me Heather! The first to post a comment….Maybe I really do need a life 😉
It is amazing how fast they grown up. My son started hockey camp on Friday and now he's already skating on his own. I get him all dressed in his gear and then follow him down the hall from the locker room to the rink; looking at him from behind in all his equipment, wearing skates and carrying his hockey stick and I literally well up.
I feel like if I blink again I'll be staring at the back of a teenager. And the hardest think is that I know that's kind of true.
So often, I'll have an older woman stop me on the street and tell me to enjoy each precious moment with my children. The time does goes by quickly. Your big boy looks so handsome and ready for school!
Today my littlest turned 5 months old, and I found myself wishing more than once that I could slow down time because I know that the moment I turn around, I'll find a 5-year-old in his place.
It's amazing how bittersweet the passage of time can be – especially since we've been with these little people since before they could even walk or speak. Truly these are the days to remember.
You are singing my song.
I know exactly what you mean. I remember when my first was 2 weeks old and I was thinking, WHOA! He was just born yesterday it seems like! And so now he's 6 and I just get so bogged down in the memories of how fast time has gone by. It's kinda sad at the same time it's wonderful. Sigh.
In a blink of an eye. Yes, yes.
I look through my children's baby pictures and marvel at how much and how fast they've grown and I get really nostalgic and I just want to rush over and give them hugs and kisses right there and then, trying to stop time for a bit.
Y'all are such a handsome couple with a gorgeous little guy! You worded it perfectly…Because 4 months turned to 4 years…and somehow, it feels like 4 minutes. *sigh*
Letting my baby go the first day I went back to work felt like having my heart ripped out. And he was only 7 weeks!
My little guy will be 1 year in less than a month. The year went by way too fast and the baby I had is turning into a little boy. I feel for you. I can't IMAGINE how I'll feel when he turns 4!
Amen. Mine is 9……it blew right by me. Wish it would slow down!
He's a beautiful little boy off on a new adventure now. That's exciting and maybe you'll be off on a new adventure of your own!
You're a very nice looking family!
So very true, so very sad, how quickly our little babies grow up, huh? I'm totally emotional, too, as my oldest starts kindergarten TOMORROW MORNING! I just wrote a post about how I feel about that… sigh. I loved reading this post of yours as I don't feel so alone anymore…
I feel like it is going to be no time before I am writing this exact same thing. Time just goes by way too fast. Your little guy is so handsome! I hope he is enjoying preschool.
You are right. Time just marches on whether we are ready for it or not. Relish his new experiences because these will be your memories in years to come. (Boy, what a sentimental lot we have become this weekend! Good luck with preschool…)
Sigh..I was thinking many of the same thoughts as I looked at my boys today.
I'm totally dreading putting my little one in daycare. She's due to go next month and I know I'm going to be crying every day…and to make matters worse, she's got some medical issues and I know I'm going to be worried sick every day. Any ideas on how best to cope?
What a handsome little man. I am starting to feel like I am nostalgic more often than not, I had some teary eyed moments this afternoon when my son rode the bumper cars by himself! sniff sniff.
BTW, what a hottie couple you guys are! No wonder that little boy has such a killer smile!
They grow up so fast…too fast it seems. I always just look at Isabella and wonder where did time go?!
I wish we could just pause life sometimes…and get to enjoy them just a little more.
Your family is beautiful, btw!
What a great post and so true! My first is only 8.5 months, but he started walking this weekend and instead of being elated (well, I was a little elated, too), I was more sad. Where has the time gone?! How do they grow so quickly?
they do grow fast.
What a cutie! I kinda know how you feel about being nostalgic around the birthday time. Lucy's is 10 days away and I'm a mess!
Oh and I swear to you it only gets faster and faster! ENjoy every second!
I can't imagine what I will go through when my son goes to school for the first time. I know I need to enjoy these days that I have at home with him and play with him as much as I can. Household chores get in the way sometimes, and I need to remember that he is first! The laundry can wait. My son, on the other hand, will not.
I know all to well what you are talking about my baby boy is starting school tomorrow he is also 4. Thanks for following I have done the same
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i'm enjoying your writing…
Your son is very cute. It always amazes me how fast time goes by.
Very touching. And so true. I wish I could just stop time so I could have every day forever with my girls…where they still think Im silly and cool
I feel the same way, you blink and they have grown and changed in so many ways. I cannot even imagine what it will be like when Immy starts school or becomes a teenager! I am so thankful that I have the time to be at home with her at the moment so that I do not miss a minute as I know it won't be long until she is out in the big wide world.
Christie
i can relate..
time surely flies!!!
God bless
shraddha
They do grow up way, way, way too fast! My oldest turned four just about four months ago and I can't believe where the time went.
You have a handsome little man there!
And adorable boy who looks like his adorable dad.
xx
He is such a cutie!!!
Time goes by even faster when you become a mom. I don't know how it happens but it does. I feel your pain!
Hey Heather, What a little cutie you have on your hands. He does look so grown up. Hang in there girl:) I don't even want to think about pre-school yet. You must be so proud of the little man he is becoming though and you're right, he does have a killer smile!! By the way, you and your hubby are a beautiful couple.
Time sure does seem to fly like that!
I'm not a Mother myself, but I do have a 3 1/2 niece, who is just off to pre-school this afternoon for the first time without her Mummy. Time has just flown by. Surely it was only yesterday when she was born, and I'm sure that it was only this morning when she took her first steps!
I'm ready here with a shoulder…and a box of tissues! Maybe to shed a tear myself…
Look how foxy you are! What a beautiful family…
don't be sad about pre-school. It is tough that they grow up so fast, but every stage brings something new and fun and exciting! (yeah, doesn't realy work for me, either, but I feel I have to spew it…) 😉
Oh I know!!! Time flies by! All the things I worried about when they were 2….I wish I hadn't…same with 3, etc. These are special days.
Your son looks so happy!!
What a cutie he is!
My oldest just turned 16 – that does not even seem possible. It does go by so quickly.
We were just talking of this the other day because we sat for over an hour watching videos of the kids when they were babies.
Our oldest is 6, twins are 3 and baby is 10 months. Sometimes it's nice just to have a slow day and not let it slip by so fast but it does!!!
What a cutie. I know it just zooms by. I find it hard to imagine that my oldest will be out of the house in 2 years – off to college – neither of us can be that old.
We are in the same boat – my daughter is 4 1/2 and just started preK at the BIG elementary school!! it's crazy. I'm thrilled but also so sad. I swear lately I've been kissing her goodnight about 10 times.
We'll get through it, though! Congratulations on this new phase of motherhood.
Ain't that the truth!!
4 months turned to 4 years…and somehow, it feels like 4 minutes.
It does seem to go quickly and I can kind of understand the feeling.
I'm one of those weird moms who has about a second of nostalgia every six months to a year (well, maybe I'm exaggerating a bit!) and I'm waiting for/looking forward to the empty nest. Now, when that finally gets here and I get all nostalgic, feel free to remind me of this comment. 
Enjoy the memories!
Heather he is precious! And you guys are a VERY cute couple. I think I am sentimental now…but I think I will fall apart after this baby is born – hubby says she will be the last. Then every moment will be the VERY last huh? Oh man! He looks super ready for pre-school!
That's so sweet!
I can so relate to this post. My oldest started high school this year…my second started middle school…and now I'm contemplating going back to work so my little one (16 months) will attend daycare for the first time. It never gets any easier, that is for sure.
Oh…I can relate. My oldest is 4 years old and I look at him and marvel all the time. He's becoming a person instead of just a kiddo. It's pretty humbling to watch.
XO
Leigh
Oh how I can remember the baby stages wishes they would grow up, and now I am wishing they would stop growing. Your boy is adorable and looks like the both of you!
I feel the same way. They grown up so fast! I was looking at my son's baby pictures yesterday. I miss those sweet baby days!
You are a very pretty couple.
Your son is so cute:)Looks like ready to school:)
They do grow up so fast. It's easy to forget that sometimes. Then you wonder, "Where did the time go?"
You described perfectly how I feel. Time goes by way too fast sometimes. I cannot believe my second son is already 10 months old. When did that happen.
He's a good looking boy that's for sure.
Oh I can relate. It goes so fast! Grr I'm wrestling with letting go, and keeping them close. It's all a big whir. And then you look at them and… where did the time go!
He is a handsome little fella! He's gonna break some hearts with that smile of his.