Times Flies

"Times flies when you're having fun." That's what I've always been told. Never really believed it, until now. I woke up one morning and everyone I loved is grown. My oldest son is now in school. My youngest son will be turning two years old next month. My little cousin will be in high school next year. All this hit me while I was watching a football game last night.

I was at the Lytle Stadium in town watching my little (and most favorite) cousin's football game. Chase is twelve years old. I can still remember changing his diapers. Dropping him on his head. Chasing him around the house. Taking him to school every morning after our trip to the doughnut shop. He is no longer a little boy. He is growing into a man. He has lots of friends. He is very intelligent. And has a huge heart. Where did this little man come from?! It seems like yesterday he was just a baby.

My oldest son is now in Pre-K. He had his first field trip today. He got to participate in Red Ribbon Week. He was chosen to ride on the DC Cannon homecoming float. He tells jokes, watches "lost", and tells me I'm his favorite. How did he become this little guy right before my eyes. His little brother, Evan, will be turning two years old next month. I still see him as my newborn. I remember him not even being able to crawl. I remember having to wake up every four hours to feed him. Where did these kids come from? How did I miss them growing right in front of my face? I've been home with them for their entire lives and I still missed it. Where did the time go?

Heck, my dogs are even growing up! Chevy, my great dane, is 150 pounds and over six feet tall when he stands on his hind legs. I remember bringing him home as a little puppy. My chihuahua, Sadie, is now pregnant. They are growing so fast.

I wish I could freeze time and stay in this moment forever. I don't want Chase to be in high school. I don't want Aiden and Evan to grow up. I want my little babies back. I've already missed so much, I don't want to miss any more!