Don't Blink...

My children are growing so fast.  I have to remind myself to slow down and not rush the process.   I should relish the fact that The Little One wants me to help her put on her pajamas after a shower or braiding The Other One's hair.   In a few, short years they are both going to go their own ways and leave me standing in a trail of dust. 

We recently went to Kindergarten Orientation for The Little One and it was bittersweet.  She was excited to go meet her teacher and play in the classroom.  So excited that she thought the next day she had to go back.  I had to explain to her that she has until September and show her on the calendar when September was in relation to the month we're in.  

This is the last summer that I will spend with them before both of them will be going to school.  I will be buying school supplies from two lists, uniforms for two girls, two backpacks and lunchboxes!

Time has gone by so fast that I shouldn't blink or I'll miss it all.  The Other One is 10 but I have to remember that when dealing with her.  I was recently reminded that she requires a different approach when dealing with her.  I sometimes look at her and think that she is capable of doing many things and forget that she is ONLY 10!!  Hormones and steroids in the food along with my genes have rushed her body into developing prematurely and makes her appear to be 13 years old..........  trouble when it comes to the boys!!! 

What I learned in the past few days is to stop and smell the roses , so to speak!! 

DON'T BLINK!!!!