THe boys and I went to the Y the other day to run around in the gym and get the wiggles out. They brought their soccer ball and starting kicking around. Two boys who were a little older were there too and asked if they could play. So they formed a little “pick up” game. They formed Teams, rules for the amount of space they had, etc. And I sat on the sidelines watching my boys interact with them. After awhile they moved on to playing basketball. Same kind of game. They all did it so well. They played hard, got along well, and worked out the kinks when they didn’t. And I couldn’t help but have my mind jump ten years ahead and picture them doing this as teenagers and even young adults.
They seemed so grown up! Starting organized pick up games?? When did this maturity happen? Wasn’t I just changing diapers, putting shoes on for them, potty training? Now we are past learning how to ride a bike. They take showers and brush their teeth by themselves (which I love by the way) , and baby teeth are falling out left and right.
And now they read, practically run faster then I can (although it is still debatable), do chores, and no apparently play pick up games at the Y!
Going back to the moment, I sat there just being SO thankful for my boys. The Lord has blessed me so much by allowing me to be their mother. I am amazed that He has been so gracious. I pray I am mothering them well. I am thankful that I have the Lord to guide me as I try and that He is bigger then the mistakes I make as I try to rear them into adulthood.
I know this feeling well..at night when i pass my little daughters room(also losing teeth by the minute) I take a little look in and realise how blessed I am to have her…life is good…Eliza Keating
You do wonderfully as a mom. I see it in their lives. Pat yourself on the back and know with the Lord’s guidance they will be just like you!
Thank you GaGa.
Thanks for sharing – it’s hard to remember when I’m still so sleep deprived that this “baby” time is so fleeting!
It is so true Quin! And your full nights of sleeping are ahead! Now, I cherish those nights when my boys come snuggle in bed with me because they had a bad dream or got “cold”. Braden did it just last night. But those times are few and far between most days. Hang in there!
I already know this is true and Evin is only 2.5yrs old. I get so sad thinking about how fast he’s growing up. While I’m still changing diapers, putting on shoes and brushing his teeth for him, I shed a tear when he turns on a light by himself, takes his plate to the kitchen or goes to wash his hands on his own accord. I know that every stage in his little life is different, each one is going to be interesting and amazing, but it’s hard to remember how little he was and how grown-up he’s going to become.
And at the same time, I shed a tear thinking of how we’re going to be STARTING IT ALL OVER in 2 months.
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Oh, life is so funny… great post, Arianne!
) And, by the way, I totally respect your over-usage of exclamation points and smileys. I do it too. It adds flair and friendliness and I feel that people should do it more often!! 
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Hi Jen! I know this is SO random, but I just now saw what you wrote on my blog! I am not sure how I had missed it before. And I feel like giving you a big hug now too!
Now your sweet little girl is here and Evin has gotten even bigger! crazy! They are so adorable by the way. I can tell you are a really good mom to them too. 
Thanks for commenting and again sorry I just NOW saw it!!! 
I didn’t know you had a blog… i just put it in my reader
And i know what you are talking about… maybe our boys can play together when I am back 
You are without doubt mothering well…