Parenting

I've been viewing my siblings blogs lately and have enjoyed all of the pictures of the new babies.  It has made me ponder the rapid rate as to which my children are growing.  It used to be that everyone needed a quick hug, a bandaid, a diaper change etc.  all while making dinner and scheduling hair appointments.  Although those times were challenging and very exhausting, I must admit I am missing my little ones. Those days are creeping further and further into the past and the present presents new challenges.  I fed my new little nephew a bottle the other night and enjoyed the simple pleasure of being able to instantly solve his hunger problems.  I feel at times that there is no longer a "quick fix" to teenage challenges and problems.  I share with you my thoughts only because perhaps it may make you spend a little more time enjoying your journey.  It's ok to be tired all of the time, to always smell like sour milk, to stand in the back at church and to never feel like you have adult conversations.  Those days will be gone before you know it, and like I- you will miss them!  Hug those little ones, snuggle with them at bed time, take lots of pictures and video-tape them!