Cliche

Everyone says, "enjoy it now, because they grow up so fast." It's true, but it's also true that sometimes as a parent you wish it would just pick up the pace and be over with. I am not too proud to admit that there were times when I wish my kids would just grow up! That being said, I am far enough into it now to understand the wisdom in the statement. And although it's horribly cliche to say so, I completely agree.

I was just finishing up my daughters baby book (it goes up through the 3rd birthday) and I realized I never ordered the video montage I made of her first year http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=1c9c6d75b8582ccba85fd2&skin_id=0&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=email . As I went to order a copy I gave it another look.

I couldn't believe that the baby looking back at me was my Claire! I know it sounds sentimental, probably mostly because it is, but I can hardly believe how she's grown. I think parents get so caught up in the daily struggles they forget to remember all the fabulous little things their once babies used to do.

There is something magical about having this realization now. I have a six month old who is changing every day and I hope not to take it so much for granted.

I guess there is something to be said for listening to the older generation - but that doesn't mean when grandma comes over that I'm going to let them stay up until midnight just because, "they don't seem tired".