Meg had her school formal a week ago today. She's in her last year of school which means it's our last year as school parents. It really is hard to believe that this chapter of our lives is almost over. The time went by so quickly.
The passage of time is strange. Winter days last forever and minutes drag on for hours yet years and decades leap by.
I never imagined that my children would be grown in the blink of an eye. It was only yesterday that I longed for an hour to myself. And now, when I let myself think of it, I feel a new sense of longing for what has passed too quickly.
I miss the dimples on the back of their hands and those saucer like eyes looking up at me with complete trust. I miss them climbing into my lap with the same book I'd read a thousand times and I miss them running up the passage to leap into Chris' arms as soon as they heard his key in the door.
I relish the thought that one day my grandchildren will love those same books that are tucked away in the top cupboard but for now, I'm savouring the time I have left with my girls at home.
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Kate is this your daughter. If so, I love the dress and she looks lovely. So sophisticated.
It is a wonderful time to look at how you as a family have grown.
Love Renee xoxo
Hi Renee
Yes, this is my daughter and her dress is very beautiful. She has a real interest in fashion (not like me!) and she was so certain about what she wanted.
She took on extra babysitting jobs and sold some things on eBay so she could have the dress she loved.
Kate x
tears in my eyes, kate! thanks for your post, i am the mother with two little ones that has to carve out time to myself or it won't happen, yet struggle with the fact that my baby's babble is making more sense everyday and my older son - who is only three - isn't needing me in the same ways, already! i know this time is fleeting.....i feel so fortunate to have this time at all. thanks for the reminder. x shelley t
As always Kate, I read your posts and am left to reflect. My three little ones keep me so busy. Yet as you say, it passes so quickly. I will embrace this day with them. And your daughter? Stunning.
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