Back To School
August 6th, 2007 by 
missduff
“A happy childhood is one of the best gifts that parents have in their power to bestow” – Mary Cholmondeley
I’ve been thinking a lot about my children lately- reflecting on the slow days of their beginning. I love those memories. The speed of this summer has made me reflect on past summers, and today as I write, I am realizing how quickly my children will grow-up. It makes my heart ache. I am noticing that I am needed much less. Although as mothers we are teaching our children daily how to grow and mature- it is what we do, it is no less difficult to watch our babies venture away from the nest. It all comes to me with a strange mixture of longing and relief. My little ones are only 7 and 10, so it’s not like Back to School means off to college, but times are slowly changing for our little family. Our margins are filling, and I am trying to adjust and balance. As we slowly get pulled back into full swing by school, I want to remain mindful of how fleeting our time is. I want to keep my priorities in line, so these years too will be something to look back upon for comfort.
August 6th, 2007 at 9:10 pm
Beautifully said, Kasse. I can tell you that you will always feel this way. My daughter is 27, & I still love it when she calls or needs me for something or just misses me. Cherish your time together & know that it will only get better & sweeter through the coming years.
Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
August 6th, 2007 at 11:47 pm
How sweet Kasse. Your children are adorable!
I live around the corner from my parents and I see them daily and need them now just as much as when I was younger. In fact mum just popped by to take Leroy for the night for me so I can get better, how sweet is that. I feel like I am a pain but if Leroy does the same with me when he is older I will be so happy.
Natasha ox
August 7th, 2007 at 11:29 am
Kasse…Your babes are so precious! Enjoy every minute…they grow up soo fast!
August 7th, 2007 at 12:53 pm
Aw Kasse I love those sweet lil angel faces!
Cherish every minute you have with them!
My baby is 20 years old…yes she still needs me but in different ways then when she was 7.
Be sure & visit me soon, you will see I have nominated you for a “Nice Matters award”!!!
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Hugz, Dolly @ From my CHERRY heart
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August 7th, 2007 at 2:15 pm
Oh Kasse, drying my eyes. Love.
August 15th, 2007 at 8:11 am
I know exactly what you mean! Mine are only 2 and 7 but I feel like time is just slipping through my fingers. The summer alone is practically over….how did that happen????? I have really, really made it a point in my life to conciously stop in my tracks during daily life with the kids…..
August 17th, 2007 at 5:05 pm
Such a true quote! I remember when my children were little, sometimes I wish they were those ages again, time sure does fly!
August 20th, 2007 at 10:44 am
You are so right about children. My baby is now 33 years old, Heather, from Pretty Petals Boutique. Of course, the joy of grandchildren cannot be stressed enough! You get to go around again and it’s pure heaven! Enjoy!
Kitty