I love being a mom. Yea, there are hard days, but right now I'm kind of in an "easy" period. Max is old enough that he sleeps pretty well. As long as I can get my sleep then life is easy. It seems like lately I've been painfully aware that "these are the days." Somehow I know, that when the story of my life is told, this is going to be one of the best parts, but I also know that it will pass much too quickly. Sometimes I feel like I can't savour things enough, I can't get enough of those special moments with Quincy and Max.
Today is one of those days when I planned on feeling stressed. I had alot of things to do and I knew I was going to be busy all day, and I thought it was going to be a hard day to get through. Luckily I'd had a good nights rest and was feeling pretty cheerful. I was in the middle of slathering 50 potatoes with shortning when I looked over to see this.
I'll admit, that sometimes I might look over to see that and get a little ornery about the mess and the wasting. Today all I could do was smile at the little guy. You may be able to hear some of the song in the background, it just happened to be on a cd that I was listening to at the moment. It fits this moment in time perfectly. It's "You're Gonna Miss This" by Trace Adkins. One of the versus says:
Five years later there's a plumber workin' on the water heater
Dog's barkin', phone's ringin'
One kid's cryin', one kid's screamin'
She keeps apologizin' He says: They don't bother me,
I've got 2 babies of my own.
One's 36, one's 23.
Dog's barkin', phone's ringin'
One kid's cryin', one kid's screamin'
She keeps apologizin' He says: They don't bother me,
I've got 2 babies of my own.
One's 36, one's 23.
Huh, it's hard to believe, but ...
-Chorus-
-Chorus-
You're gonna miss this
You're gonna want this back.
You're gonna want this back.
You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast
These Are Some Good Times,
These Are Some Good Times,
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you're gonna miss this
You may not know it now
But you're gonna miss this
I know that all too soon these days are going to be gone. Oh how I'll miss them. I am going to want them back, I know that. I had the same feeling one day a couple weeks ago. Some great friends were over. I've been so blessed to be able to find the best friends wherever I've been. People who are my family away from family in every sense of the word. Heavenly Father knows how much I need them. Anyway, the friends were over, the kids were swimming, and we were sipping lemonade out in the yard. I almost felt guilty for having such a great "job". I remember distinctly knowing that "these are the days." These are the one's I'm going to long for someday. These are the ones that I'll re-live over and over in my mind someday when I'm sitting in my rocker. I'm so thankful for these days, these kids, these friends.
10 comments:
I have those same feelings. Every one of my kids birtdays are really hard because they are a year older. The time just flies by way too quickly. My oldest turned 8 yesterday and I can't believe it. I love Trace and that song (and his deep voice and boy can he move his hips). Its a great reminder. Your kids are adorable.
That video couldn't be any cuter!! He seriously is so funny. You said it perfectly, "these are the days," You are such an example and I miss you so much!
Sooo cute. I can't believe how big Max is! He has grown up so much. Cute kids. You are the best mom! After reading your post I thought about my day and about the special moments me and my kids had together. David is at scout camp this week so we girls are here alone for a few days. We miss him but it's been fun. I feel like I've taken a little more time just to play and listen to them. These are the best of times. Miss you and can't wait to see you in just a few weeks!
oh...so so true!!!...miss you guys!
Rebecca, I did hope you'd win, but you knew in the end I couldn't rig it.
I did know you were kidding and I thought it was really funny.
By the way, have you picked out your capes? Because I have wonderwoman now too to throw in the mix for girl options if you want.
Hey,your kids are cute. We had fun playing with you when you were last in town. Two questions; when are you going to plan our girls weekend, and when are you going to get a new post? ;) Love you tons!
Rebbecca, I have never, NEVER!, laughed so hard reading someones blog. Way to keep it real! Yours is my new favorite. "Jesus kill the mosquitoes"...I'm still ROFL!!! If I were to blog, this is the way to do it! Hope you are good! April HEnderson p.s. Where are you guys now? We're in MI at Genysess.
Happy Birthday!!!! We went out to dinner last night to celebrate your birthday! It was really good. Miss you tons. Hope you have an awesome birthday!
Hey! I'm needing an update on you! I hope life is wonderful. I wish we were closer to go to a play or something :)
just saw your "green hawk" comment. I totally thought of you and Max on St. patricks day. And I definitely miss you! I hope you're doing wonderful. I need an update on your life.
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