I looked at my digital photo archives from three years ago this month, and just look at Audrey and Strauss!
I can remember the days I took these photos very clearly, in my mind it feels like just yesterday. I feel like I blinked for just a moment and their baby-hood passed me by. Gone are the days of diapers, naps, and scheduled feedings. I love the age they are now and clearly I can't go back to them being babies. But I wish the clock would just slow down a bit because this is just going by too quickly.
I've had a few nice comments and emails about the songs on my playlist here on the blog, thank you everyone for enjoying these tunes as much as I do. Music plays a large role in our everyday family life and the songs I share here are an extension of that. From the time they were born I have sang "Baby Mine" to Audrey and Strauss. We love the Allison Krauss version from the Disney lullabies record and they love to hear Mrs. Jumbo sing it to Dumbo. I am quite sure that no matter how hard I might try I can not stop time. My babies are no longer babies, but they will always be my babies to me. There was a time in my life where I thought I would get to a point where I had everything figured out. (a naive and immature notion I know) But high school went by, I moved out, went to college, worked at a bank,earned a few degrees, met a good young man, got married, made a home, had two sweet babies, opened a small business... and now here I am. The only thing I have figured out is that as soon as I get in the swing of one thing in my life it changes, grows and progresses into something different. No period in my life is ever the same. It just keeps meandering along, like a lazy river that twists and turns here and there. And if there is anything I am now certain of it is that I can't really be certain of anything in this life because it continues to change all the time. So for now I am going to just try to enjoy this part of my journey and Audrey and Strauss's journey. I am a lucky girl to share this time with them, and although it is going by quickly, I am thankful for every day we have together.
Time goes so fast! My 'baby' turns 6 tomorrow!
Posted by: Sonya-Dime Store Thrift | January 10, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Time sure does fly by, I remember when my girls were that age. Now I have grandchildren older than that. lol Your kids are so darn cute!
Posted by: Jean Tuthill | January 10, 2011 at 02:21 PM
Love your attitude, Kim. So glad that you are enjoying your journeys together. It is a precious journey indeed.
Posted by: Lynne | January 10, 2011 at 03:29 PM
Your children are so beautiful. I sing Baby Mine to them every night, too!
Thanks for showing me your kitchen (via your sidebar!) It is lovely. Your floors are totally cool - I'm going to show my husband. Thanks for the inspiration!!
Posted by: lynne | January 12, 2011 at 01:39 PM
I should clarify - I sing Baby Mine to MY children every night :)
Posted by: lynne | January 12, 2011 at 01:40 PM