Watching Wrenn grow up has taken on a new, decidely more painful perspective lately. I have always appreciated each aspect of my children's development, cherished each moment because I KNOW they grow up so fast. I try to make the most of every second, but I've come to realize, that doesn't help to slow down the process.
Last night, we had Courtney and Lisa over for dinner since they were in our neck of the woods. We had a great time, and enjoyed a rare opportunity to hang out with some of the "old gang" from Monroe on our own turf. Wrenn warmed up after a little while, and quickly dubbed them "my friends", as if they'd come specifically to see her. Lisa, patient gal that she is, let Wrenn play with her hair. Courtney tried, to no avail, to explain the Trinity to her (better luck next time!) Wrenn had a great time, and wanted them to do our nightly Bible Story with her, and possibly sleep over, but I told her we'd just have to save that for another day.
Watching her and seeing how clever and thoughtful she has become sent a sudden pang of sadness through me. This time is so incredibly sweet, and it's passing right through my fingers. I am proud of the little girl she is becoming, but I can't help but want to keep her just as she is now -forever. So trusting and loving and giggly... So in love with everything around her.
I know, I know. It's bittersweet. Right now, though, everything is perfect. I don't want it to change. I guess at the moment I'm feeling more of the bitter, but only because of the overwhelming sweet...
Someone wanna try to cheer me up here? I'm a little ver klempt.
I'm even starting to get sad that Sophie will soon be in size 2 diapers. I know, I know, I've got a long way to go.
Posted by: Amy at July 30, 2003 04:27 PMWe had such a great time last night. Wrenn is so sweet and so special. I don't really have any words of comfort for you. Wrenn is a delight to be around. She is extremely well behaived and sweet and respectful. It was truly a blessing to spend the evening with your family. I hope we can do it again sometime. Thanks so much!
Posted by: Lisa Huntington at July 30, 2003 08:23 PMI don't know what to say to cheer you up! I'm going through the same thing!
Posted by: Rhonda at July 30, 2003 11:29 PMMaybe we should form some kind of support group... Moms Against Growing Up. (MAGU)
Posted by: Shannon at July 30, 2003 11:44 PM