Does anyone else have these surreal moments where they look at their kids and wonder how on earth it all happened so fast? Sometimes just watching them, it hits me how strange and incredible and amazing it is that I’m a mother of 3(4?) and these little ones running around actually belong here. Hmmm…maybe I’m just strange and introspective. 
Tonight at least I was happy to claim them. They were all freshly bathed and in their pajamas goofing around in the living room before bed. I just had to take some pictures. Before we know it, I’m sure, times like this will be a distant memory.
Okay, I just typed out a book, but I guess this is not my blog, just the comments area.
So I’ve shortened my responce. hehe
No, you are not strange. I look at my kids ALL the time and think to myself “did we really make these?”, and “wow, it’s weird that they are ours, that they have our DNA”. Maybe it’s me that’s weird since I’m adopted and have no other blood ties that I come in contact with on a daily/weekly/monthly basis. Our children are an amazing gift from God.
My life as a parent seems very surreal. It doesn’t seem that long ago that I was in my kids shoes and I had “adult” parents watching over me. Am I that “adult” now? I sure don’t feel like it. Maybe I never will…. Isn’t there a saying, “Forever 21?”. hehe
Give them all hugs for me. Sorry we didn’t get to see you last weekend.
Comment by Jill — September 25, 2008 @ 10:37 pm
I absolutely agree with you… it won’t be long before you’re wondering where the time went and how could your sweet little ones be all growed up already.
Comment by grandma c — September 27, 2008 @ 7:31 pm
Definitely agree! I often wonder (sometimes in despair, sometimes in awe) at the amazing thing called parenthood. Each child is precious, and it’s weird to think they came from us. You’re great at catching those candid moments! Inspires me to do more of that!
Comment by Susie — October 4, 2008 @ 11:19 pm