Brooke is growing up!
I love all she has become...
I learn every single day from her...she is an example of pure love!
She chooses the right...even when it is difficult or not popular!
I am so PROUD of her!
But I am still NOT ready for her to grow up!As a mother of 5 kids, there are many moments in life that are hectic!
For me...bed time can be a bit crazy!
Every single night, for as long as I can remember, Brooke has given me a hug and kiss....
or two or three...and then whispered in my ear,
"Mom, will you come lay by me?"
I always tell her I will if I get all the kids in bed!
Usually by the time the little ones are asleep, Brooke is already sleeping, and so I miss my opportunity!
Every night I think....tomorrow I am going to make sure I lay with Brooke!
Nights come and nights go...and she continues to ask, I continue to try , and I continue to miss my opportunity!
Last night I lay in bed...feeling the tears well up, just like I did the day I took her to kindergarten...because for 2 nights in a row, Brooke has given me one kiss, one hug, and then gone to bed.
She did not ask me to lay with her!
I can't believe it...it has been the same for years.
I knew eventually she would stop...but I'm NOT ready!
I am going to make sure I lay with her for at least 5 min. a night until she tells me to "Please, get out of her bed!"
I DON'T WANT TO MISS THESE MOMENTS!!!!
6 comments:
Oh, you made me cry. My son hasn't been asking me either lately...I'd better go lay with him tonight! I don't want to miss it either!
I know exactly how you feel. I try to capture as many moments as I can and also mourn the uncaptured moments. She is a beautiful little girl! I think your girls and mine would sure have a fun time together!
YOU MAY AS WELL HAVE COPIED THAT STORY STRAIGHT FROM MY HEART. I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THIS SAME EXACT EMOTION.
tears tears tears sherri. :) i know i can relate to this too, great reminder how quickly they grow..thanks!
My oldest always says "mom will you check on us?" - and I always say if I don't fall asleep first! Usually I never go back and I often feel bad about this too. I am just so tired by the end of the day yet that is when she wants to "talk" and I lose out on those moments.
So true, Sherri! It is heartbreaking when they grow up. And, yet, I have to keep reminding myself of all the joys that watching my kids grow up brings! It's bittersweet.
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