Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Babies Don't Keep

Cleaning and scrubbing will wait ’till tomorrow,
but children grow up, as I’ve learned to my sorrow.
So quiet down cobwebs! Dust go to sleep!
I’m rocking my baby. Babies don’t keep.

– Ruth Hamilton

Why is this so easy to forget? It is hard to believe how fast they grow, from little pudgy bundles to long, spindly-legged boys.

As we got dressed this morning, I realized how big Anthony is, but it seems like just yesterday when he was a small, frail little bundle in the NICU. For him, life is now full of "I can do it myself" and "leave me alone mommy."



Gabriel isn't much different...so strong and confident as he follows after his brother.



William seems to be growing bigger every minute. Just yesterday I caught him rolling over. Before I know it, he will be running after his brothers.




So I will try to treasure the moments and not think of my house that should be declared a disaster zone. I will give my self permission for pizza on paper plates and pancakes for dinner so we all have a few more moments together.

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