Jul 17, 2009

Have you noticed?

Have you noticed....

When your baby is born you love holding and cuddling her but more than anything you just can't wait to have her toddling around?


Once she's able to hold onto things and move around with a little help, you can't wait to see her move around independently?


Now that your baby is a little girl who walks, jumps, skips, hops and runs all over the place.......don't you wish she could go back to being the 'in one place only' little baby ?


Have you noticed....

When your little girl is awake, full of beans and all set for a new adventure every moment, you really wish she would fall asleep?


And when she is asleep...you really wish she would get up and bring life into your 'now quiet' world?


Have you noticed....

When your little one started speaking her own little language, you really wished she would be able to communicate in a language everyone could understand?


Now that she is a little chatterbox and the official family newspaper (eek!)...don't you wish there could be more moments like Zzzzzzz?


Have you noticed....

It's not always the best thing to have your kids feed themselves?


Have you noticed....

Sometimes helping is not always helpful? (Especially when you notice you have more dirt piles scattered around the house!)


Have you noticed....

If it had not been for our little treasures, our lives would not be complete nor would every moment be filled with excitement?

Yes there are those "aaaaaargh" tantrum days and "I don't want to eat" days (I know there are more but lets not get ourselves stressed!) but they're only tiny specks in the beautiful masterpiece memories our children create for us.

Bunny girl is our gift from Heaven (*), our special prayed for child. True some days are more tiring and grueling than others but honest to God, I wouldn't trade being a parent for anything in the world....no matter what craziness lies in store for me tomorrow!!


* Psalm 127:3 (Message Bible version)-
"Don't you see that children are God's best gift? The fruit of the womb his generous legacy? "
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30 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 17, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    that was so adorable. and so true.

    awesome post.

    cindys4682@hotmail.com

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  2. {leah}July 18, 2009 at 3:34 AM

    I hear you!! What a cute little girl you have.

    Happy Saturday sharefest :)

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  3. Reviewer11July 18, 2009 at 3:36 AM

    Cute pictures. Those are wonderful treasures. :)

    From a SITSta. :D

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  4. DreamgirlJuly 18, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    Your girl is absolutely beautiful!

    Happy Saturday Sharefest

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  5. confused homemakerJuly 18, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    I have noticed that, I know one day I'll miss those dirt piles & the noise in the house. Thanks for sharing. Your daughter is also adorable!

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  6. mamammellovesJuly 18, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Love this post! And all so true! My 20 month old son is running around all over... climbing everything! Some days I wish he was a "baby blob" again... But it is so awesome watching him grow! :) Happy Saturday Sharefest!

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  7. PapermooniesJuly 18, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    oh what a lovely blog deary
    stopping by from sits.
    blessings
    Brittany
    http://www.papermoonies.blogspot.com

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  8. Lady DiJuly 18, 2009 at 1:42 PM

    I love it when my kids "help". The job usually takes twice as long. Oh well, they feel so proud when they complete a chore. They'll get over it soon enough so I'll enjoy while I can.

    Have a good Saturday Sharefest

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  9. Two Pretty Little SkirtsJuly 18, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    Stoppin by from SITS! Love this post. I have a just turned 2 year old and I miss the "squishy" moments.
    Happy Saturday Sharefest!
    Dawn

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  10. AmberJuly 18, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    I'm not a mommy but have many kids in our family and this couldn't be anymore true! Happy Saturday Sharefest!

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  11. AnonymousJuly 19, 2009 at 5:30 AM

    i love this post...very very sweet..

    can relate...

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  12. Rajarshi Samuel BethaJuly 19, 2009 at 11:33 PM

    Amazing! Nice to see you all!! :) God bless u!

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  13. AnonymousJuly 21, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    beautiful post with beautiful pictures...each one brings in fond memories ...hard to decide which stage is the best..watching Bunny Girl grow has been a magical miracle EG

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  14. BonBon Rose Girls KristinDecember 9, 2009 at 2:03 AM

    What a beautiful post. I've notices all of the above with my little dude. And it's all WONDERFUL!

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  15. Jennifer C. ValerieDecember 9, 2009 at 4:20 AM

    Amen to that! I wouldn't trade my two boys who can create a tornado effect in their room in less than two minutes for anything in the world.

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  16. Elizabeth D.December 9, 2009 at 5:12 AM

    I fully agree, there's nothing in the world like parenthood, and there are really no words to describe it - but you did a darn good job!

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  17. UnknownDecember 9, 2009 at 6:18 AM

    so true...even the bad days are blessings! happy SITS day!

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  18. Ryan Ashley ScottDecember 9, 2009 at 6:30 AM

    Amen. It's so wonderful to see them grow, but bittersweet at the same time. They are little for such a short time. This is a beautiful post.

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  19. PamDecember 9, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    Yes I have noticed! There is a lot of wisdom in this post.

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  20. KimMalkDecember 9, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    Yes, I have noticed those things, too. And many more...

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  21. Creative JunkieDecember 9, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    Yes - I have noticed many of those things myself!

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  22. MichelleDecember 9, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    Happy SITS day.

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  23. MichelleDecember 9, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    You know....I'm not one of those moms who are always wishing for the other thing. I enjoy every moment while I'm in it. Not to say I never wish it was nap time...but when they are being cuddled in my arms, I DONT wish they were walking...and when they are babbling I'm not wishing they were talking. I just enjoy it...knowing that time goes too quickly.

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  24. MirandaDecember 9, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    I love this post. I have totally said "I can't wait until he's X, Y, or Z" and some days, I just want my little snuggly baby back. But that doesn't mean that I'm not enjoying him now, where he is. I love my little guy. Thanks for the post!

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  25. Jenn EricksonDecember 9, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    Beautifully written and so true! Thank you!

    Happy SITS day!

    Jenn

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  26. Alex Fitzpatrick aka Ma What's 4 DinnerDecember 9, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    Oh I love it! You're so right. This is a much nicer description of my fave saying...

    You spend the first 2 years teaching them to walk and talk and the next 16 telling them to sit down and shut up.

    But enjoy it while you can.

    Happy SITS

    Alex aka Ma, What's For Dinner?
    www.MaWhats4Dinner.com

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  27. LourieDecember 9, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    LOL! "Full of beans!" I say that all the time about my son(age 4) and he is! I was nodding my head yes as I read each thing. So true.

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  28. Karen, author of "My Funny Dad, Harry"December 9, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    That's so sweet that you appreciate God's little bundle of joy to you so much!

    Congrats on your SITS day!

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  29. Mel at Adventures of MelDecember 9, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    Thank you for this....I needed to hear all of this today. And yesterday. Thank you.

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  30. Karen M. PetersonDecember 30, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    That's very sweet! I'm not a mommy, but I am an auntie and I can relate a TINY, TINY bit to this.

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