Too Fast

As I contemplate what is most important in life I look at this picture

and I realize that these instances outweigh any other thing I will ever do.

I can't get my babies back and I can't have anymore.

I can't capture the wonder of feeling a baby kick or seeing a first step.

I can never get the first day of Kindergarten back or the accomplishment

of a hard piece of music perfected.

I CAN:

Hold them tighter

Enjoy the good & ignore the not so good

Teach them responsibility

Empower them

Tell them I love them until they believe it

Show them that being a good mom isn't about perfection or guilt trips

but it's about being present; even when it's hard.

Kids I am here for you.

Not because I have to be but because I want to be.

The best memories I have are with you.

I am trying everyday to be the mom that you deserve.

Sure I am not perfect but I am trying.

Maybe one day you will know that!

This image will forever be burned in my memory.

A testament that they are moving forward,

no matter how much I want them to stop!

A reminder that they do have each other and they love each other.

A moment of peace and happiness that makes the hard times a bit easier.