
Conversation #1
Jess: Why do mommies get old?
Me: Well, everybody gets old, honey.
Jess: I'm sad that you're already old.
Me: (incredulously) What!? I'm not old!
Jess: Well, you're cramping ("cramping" is her word for getting wrinkles).
Me: No, I'm not!
Jess: Well, look at your hands. They're cramping (looking at the skin on my knuckles). Then looking at her own hands says, "Oh, everybody has that!"
Me: Yes, everybody has that. I am NOT cramping.
Jess: Oh, sorry.
Me: That's ok.
Conversation #2
Jess: Look, mom! I found the pink pants to match this shirt.
Me: They look a little short
Jess: Oh, PLEASE, mom, can we keep them? I look so cute in this outfit.
Me: (chuckling) Yes, you do look cute.
Jess: Then, can we keep them!?
Me: (still chuckling) Yes, we can.
Jess: Oh, thanks mom! You're the best mom in the whole world!
As my children have begun to grow up, I am realizing how quickly time is passing, and that I want to savor each and every moment and lock it away in my mind and my heart. It's so important to live each day to it's fullest, take nothing for granted, and thank God for all our blessings!