Slip on by . . .

Heard one of my latest favorite songs this morning.

 

And it has left me reflecting once again on how fast time slips on by.

 

You see, it literally seems like only yesterday that my little ones

were running around underfoot everywhere and playing.

 

Then, the memories of those sweet, tender years lead to feelings of regret.

 

My regrets.

 

Regrets over the many baskets of laundry that took precedence over

 

 

the dressing of a Barbie doll . . .

 

The hours spent on dusting that took precedence over 

 

something as simple as playing in the floor . . .

 

And the mornings spent vacuuming that took precedence over

 



 

time watching silly Saturday morning cartoons.

Yes, the regrets come pouring in again
as I realize those precious opportunities are gone.

Forever.

 

You see, my little ones are all grown up now.

 

 

The laundry is long forgotten.

 

The dust is still here.

 

And I can care less if my floors ever get vacuumed.

 

 

Still I am know I am beyond blessed to be their mom.

 

And yes, I am radiantly proud of the adults they have become. :)

 

But still, as I look back, it's as if my babies

grew up right before my eyes.

 

So ... as I reflect back - again - on the moments I took for granted, 

I'll leave you busy, busy moms with a word of advice -
and a beautiful song that just might give you something to think about -

 

don't - let - it - slip - on - by.

 

 

Later :)

 

Shelia