I know growing up and changing is a part of life and I'll admit I've never been a good one with change. However, most of the time I happily embrace it with Leah because I absolutely love watching her learn new things. I miss the days of her falling asleep on my chest but I love that she now falls asleep on her own and actually asks to go in her crib. I miss feeding her bottles but I now enjoy watching her attempt to eat with a fork. I loved when Leah looked so teeny-tiny in her whale bathtub and she gently slapped the water with her hands. Now, when I say "tubby time" she squeals and runs to get a washcloth for me.
Honestly, I love how much she is changing and it warms my heart to see how much she is learning. Last night, however, when I took apart her highchair and put it in the attic, I became emotional. My little girl is now sitting at the kitchen table like a big person. Then when I put away her winter clothes, my eyes filled with tears again because she will never wear any of them again. I know there is so much to look forward to as she gets older but there are moments when I get so emotional that she is growing up.
So I am trying to focus my thoughts on all of the positive things to come. We still have so many firsts to look forward to. Since I'm a teacher, I know that I can't wait to see her in a classroom, interacting with friends and raising her hand to answer questions. Soon she'll start sports teams, or perhaps ice skating or horseback riding. All of these events will be great memories!
Still...I can't help but mention that motherhood sure does bring about a huge range of emotions (my poor husband)! I wonder why we get so upset that they are growing up when growing up actually means that they are discovering new things and learning so much?
What experiences have caused you extreme emotions? How do you handle your little one growing up?
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