Monday, September 15, 2008

Time

Where does the time go?

When you first tell people you are pregnant you get a flurry of responses and reactions (for those of you who just asked yourself the question, no I am not pregnant). Most people will tell you about their pregnancy and birthing story and although some are truly wonderful and sound amazingly sweet and beautiful, the majority of the ones I heard were terrible. Others will tell you to cherish every minute of being pregnant because it will fly by, just like when your babies are born, they will grow up too fast. Most Moms will tell you that the last 6 weeks before your baby (or babies) is born is the longest ever. You just want to see that precious face and see those little fingers, toes, knees, elbows, etc. that poked you while they got bigger and their "house" got smaller (although some of us felt like we were shoplifting a watermelon). You want those last weeks to fly by, just to see, love, and hold.

And just like that, time does fly by, your baby is born and at 10 months, take their first steps.

Yes, Tanner took 3 steps this weekend. He has been teetering on the edge of this accomplishment for some time, but officially took his first steps this past weekend. He now finds it hilarious to stand up in the middle of the room, not holding on to anything, and take one step, then another, then another, then plop down on his padded bottom. At this time, 3 steps is the max.

Parents, hold on to your babies as long as they will let you, because its true that time flies and they do grow up way too fast. Cuddle them while you can, read to them, hug them, call them silly lovey names every chance you get, because at some point we all ask ourselves, where did the time go?

2 comments:

Jill said...

Aaawwwww.... your baby is getting so big!
enjoy him before he gets too mobile :-) hehe.

Shipley Mommy said...

Cherish this time...because after steps comes walking, then running, and then the school bus! Time flies when you are a mommy--but it is the best time of your life!

(PS: I found your blog through Jill's blog and have to say the feet picture at the top is adorable! You and I went all the way through school together (I was class of 96 though), and I used to think there was no one cooler--especially in middle school--you were a cheerleader after all :)

Barbara "BJ" Miller Shipley