The Tillman Tribe: Time

Sunday, February 06, 2011

Time

I hear two phrases said to me a lot.

1. "You've got your hands full!" (I do, most of the time. But I love it!)

2. "They (your children) grow up too fast! Enjoy these moments now."

I do have my hands full, but not too full. About the time my youngest get to be 9-12 months old I get a really good normal routine, am totally back to sleeping through the night, and feel like I could handle having another baby again. (this is NOT an announcement!) God planned to give Josh and I three kiddos and in His timing. He knows what I can handle and gives me grace to complete my "mommy-hood tasks" every day. I try and thank Him daily for the strength and wisdom He gives me to watch over my three precious children.

Now onto the second comment. Children DO grow, but NOT like weeds. Boy, whoever made up that never knew the weeds that live in my yard! This year/week/day will take just as long as 10 years from now. I don't loose any seconds tomorrow just because my kids are young. That being said, sometimes time does seem like to moves fast. But slow at the same time. I can't remember life without children, it seems like FOREVER or NEVER ago did we not have them. Yet, it has been just less than 4 years since we first met Hannah. I was holding Micah upstairs tonight (late because he woke up fussy) and snuggled with my cheek next to mine. Such a sweet moment. I remember at least one of those with Hannah and Andrew, savoring the sweet baby cuddle, knowing I won't be able to do it much longer. How precious.

So, while time can SEEM to fly while you're having fun. Take in a few moments to enjoy these cute pictures...

Josh camera editing this Andrew sticky face picture! From either chocolate ice cream or pudding. That kid loves his food!!

Crazy Micah face from Christmas. I need to take some pictures and videos of him cruising around. That boy is on the move and will be taking his first independent steps very soon!!