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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA 
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The Years Ahead My children are 4 and 5 years old and have just started kindergarten this year. It’s hard to believe that they are ready for school. It seems like just yesterday that I was nursing them at my breast, teaching them to walk. How can it be that they are already in school? It amazes me how quickly the years fly by without me even noticing the passage of time. Everyone around me warns me that they will be in high school before I know it. In the blink of an eye, my boys will go from afternoon naps to midnight curfews. I only have three words for them: DON’T RUSH ME! I have many things that I am looking forward to in the years to come. Important milestones that I don’t want to miss. I’ve waited for these days since before I ever had children. The first visit from the Tooth Fairy, Little League practices, chaperoning class field trips, donating to the school bake sale. I want to be the soccer mom, den mother, the one who brings punch and cookies to all the class parties. There are years of homemade Halloween costumes, bad haircuts, and class plays where they are food items in one of the four food groups. Don’t take the magic of these moments away from me. I am planning on savoring each and every one of them as they come. I know some are right around the corner. Philip should lose his first tooth sometime this year, if I remember correctly from my childhood. The school bake sale is next month and I’ve volunteered to bake cookies. Little League will be this summer and I’m slated to do the Christmas Party for both of their classes. My haircutting techniques are already improving. They no longer scream when I whip out the razor (well, Philip doesn’t, I’m still working on Nicholas). I see time slipping away from me. Their faces are losing that baby quality. Now when I look at them, I see handsome boys instead of adorable babies. When did they lose that? At what point did they develop their keen wisdom? How much more of their innocence will slip away slowly without me even realizing until it’s too late? I have to hold on to them now. Soon enough, the time will come when they will no longer blow me kisses when I take them to school. Snuggling with mom will be the last thing on their mind. And holding my hand? Forget it! But tonight they both sat in my lap at a high school football game and showered me with kisses. Right now, they are sleeping in my bed, waiting for momma to come crawl between them so they can snuggle with me. In the morning, I will be awakened by butterfly kisses and squeals of laughter. For now, life is perfect. The future will take care of itself while I embrace our present. ------------------ It matters not how strait the gate; How charged with punishments the scroll; I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. --W.E. Henley Visit my poetry website: www.geocities.com/Paris/Musee/9954/ |
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DreamEvil Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 2396 |
Well and truly spoken Tara, I watch my girls grow up daily and though I look forward to all the good and bad experiences to come, I refuse to miss out on today. ------------------ Now and forever, my heart hears ~one voice~. DreamEvil© |
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Marilyn Member Elite
since 1999-09-26
Posts 2621Ontario, Canada |
The time will come all too soon when they fight to get away from the kisses. My oldest is 8 and he has hit that stage. I charish all the more the times when he comes freely to me for a cuddle and a kiss. Remember every moment and waste not one! [This message has been edited by Marilyn (edited 10-23-1999).] |
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Systematic Decay Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1301That place with padded walls and funny people in white......... |
Tara....this is a very touching piece. I don't have children, I am in many people's eyes still a child.... This makes me feel even worse for all the torture....the YEARS of torture my parents endured for me. As soon as I get the chance I will thank them for doing all they could...and at least I can smile at this, for my chance will come soon...  Great work Tara ------------------ "Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage." -Billy Corgan- |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Tara, cherish the time with them...it goes sooo fast. Mine are 10 and 13 this year...gosh I feel old. It seems like yesterday they were in kindergarten... ------------------ Michael Anderson Is all that we see or seem but a dream within a dream? |
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Julie Jordan Scott Member
since 1999-09-19
Posts 146Bakersfield, CA USA |
Oh, dear Tara~ My baby is almost not a baby either: I am holding tight to these times as well...all too soon, they will be gone forever! Love your babies....as I know you do! ------------------ Julie Jordan Scott is a Freelance Writer and Public Speaker, but her favorite role is that of Mommy! Visit her website at http://www.5passions.com |
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Watcher666 Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606 |
I remember the day my nephew came home from the hosptial(I raised him)His first steps,his first words,Dating,Graduation.Now at 21 he's married! Old...Cherish each and every moment.....there gone so quickly! ------------------ Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you. |
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Christopher
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
I remember high school! LOL...You know, sometimes, ok all the times, I'm glad I have no children! Well done here though Tara...I like your style! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Tara, this brought tears to my eyes and a smile to my face at the same time. Oh, they do grow so fast don't they? |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Wow, everyone! I'm overwhelmed by all the replies on this. Systematic Decay, I'm sure it will make your parents' day to get a heartfelt "thank you" from you. Ruth, Marilyn, Scott, Michael, Julie, Watcher: Yes, it saddens me to think of them growing so fast. But when I see how well they are turning out (knock on wood), I know I'm doing my job right. Christopher, lol, not everybody is cut out for it! Thank you for your compliment. ------------------ It matters not how strait the gate; How charged with punishments the scroll; I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. --W.E. Henley Visit my poetry website: www.geocities.com/Paris/Musee/9954/ |
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moonmoon Member
since 1999-08-13
Posts 277TX , USA |
This is a joyful piece indeed Tara... I too agree...children are the biggest blessing one can have..I don't have enough words to describe my 2 yr old.. It breaks my heart to think how fast they grow..I think Gina is already too old...LOLYep, lets cherish these wonder years..CHEERS.. |
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Tara Simms Senior Member
since 1999-08-12
Posts 1244Honea Path, SC USA |
Thanks, moonmoon. Wonder years, indeed. Philip just told me yesterday that his tooth is loose! |
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