Kids

Today, I was driving home from an appointment- without the kids. I was enjoying the quiet, and the music, and then a song came on that just hit me. It got me thinking about my kids and my parents. This song has been out for a number of years, and I listen to it all the time, but for some reason, today it really got to me. I mean, I had goosebumps- and got choked up.

You might be asking yourself, What song is this? Well, it is "It wont be like this for long" by Darius Rucker. I don't know if it is because of all the kindergarten talk around our house lately, or that I still can not believe my little girl is 5- it feels like just yesterday I was holding this tiny baby wondering what to do with her.

So, as I drove, I was thinking of Danika, and Bryce. I was also thinking of my parents, how at one point, they were thinking the same thing about me. Wondering how their little baby was starting school- and even more- getting married and having my own kids. Then I thought- yes, there are moments when I say to myself "It wont be like this for long", but overall- I WANT it to be like this for long- forever. I just can't imagine them growing up, moving out and starting a family of their own. I mean, I want them too, I want them to follow their dreams, and to dream big! But, for now, I am savouring the moments, and hoping that some of them last a bit longer!

It seems like yesterday that I was holding her, and imagining what life would be like when she reached this milestone. I can't believe it is here. I can't believe all those times when we wondered how we would get through- we did. (and don't even really remember them anymore!).

My parents have always offered great advice- and at this moment, it is when I also thought to myself- WOW- this is what they went through. This is why they can give me that perfect advice on how to get through these moments. They too have watched milestones come and go faster than they wanted.

It is hard to imagine what your parents go through- until you are a parent yourself. You want the world for your kids, but slowly. You want to treasure and cherish everything- while they want to grow up, and be who they are to become.

Look at your parents, where ever they are- and give them a big hug, a big thank you! Then look at your kids, and take a mental picture (and many real ones), give them a big hug and thank them! I know for sure- my parents and my kids (along with my husband) have made me who I am today. And as I watch them all grow- I am too!

Just remember- to the good times and the not so perfect times- "It wont be like this for long"

(Just for those of you who haven't heard the song- here are the lyrics and a you tube video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5zCaRaJ-kE

He didn't have to wake up
He'd been up all night
Layin’ there in bed listenin’
To his new born baby cry
He makes a pot of coffee
He splashes water on his face
His wife gives him a kiss and says
It gonna be OK

It won’t be like this for long
One day we'll look back laughin’
At the week we brought her home
This phase is gonna fly by
So baby just hold on
‘Cause it won't be like this for long

Four years later ‘bout 4:30
She's crawling in their bed
And when he drops her off at preschool
She's clinging to his leg
The teacher peels her off of him
He says what can I do
She says now don't you worry
This’ll only last a week or two

It won’t be like this for long
One day soon you'll drop her off
And she won’t even know you're gone
This phase is gonna fly by
If you can just hold on
It won’t be like this for long

Some day soon she'll be a teenager
And at times he'll think she hates him
Then he'll walk her down the aisle
And he'll raise her veil
But right now she's up and cryin’
And the truth is that he don't mind
As he kisses her good night
And she says her prayers

He lays down there beside her
‘Til her eyes are finally closed
And just watchin’ her it breaks his heart
Cause he already knows

It won’t be like this for long
One day soon that little girl is gonna be
All grown up and gone
Yeah, this phase is gonna fly by
So, he's tryin’ to hold on

‘Cause it won’t be like this for long

It won’t be like this for long

It won’t be like this for long