We’ve been again from our household seaside journey for just a few weeks now. I don’t know what’s gotten into me nowadays however I’ve been feeling subsequent stage nostalgic recently (even extra so than normal, ha). I’m certain it’s one thing to do with the truth that all the little ones in my life are rising so darn shortly. And since they modify a lot over such a brief interval (really – it is a blink!)… It has made me really feel keenly conscious of the passing of time.
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I already know that I’ll look again upon these years as “the golden years” and I discover myself certain and decided to soak them in. I learn someplace that you simply solely get 4 summers along with your youngster earlier than they notice you aren’t their entire world. And although I’d wish to refuse to imagine it, my three yr outdated was a completely new individual on our household seaside journey this yr. She was far extra unbiased, performed together with her cousins fortunately eternally with out a second look… I even completed a complete e-book and I can’t imagine that I’m already within the section of kid rearing the place I’m able to ending a complete e-book?! It was such an adjustment! Nevertheless it gave me extra of a motive to decelerate and prioritize this time spent together with her. And them!
I discover it may be a troublesome steadiness of mourning what is certain to be misplaced (toddlerhood, childhood and past…) all whereas remaining current and having fun with how stunning and hilarious and particular it’s in that very second. As an emotional individual I are inclined to sway drastically between presence and nostalgia. I additionally discover it could possibly really feel scary to permit pleasure when you already know it gained’t be there eternally. However that may be a narrative for one more time.
I already know that I’ll look again upon these years as “the golden years” and I discover myself certain and decided to soak them in.
I’m proud to say that issues have felt very aligned recently and this actually has been the summer season of “sure” – from new thrilling tasks, to visits from far-off pals, to late evening ice cream runs, to household seaside journeys – all 13 of us crammed in a tiny bungalow at one level… Chaos and coziness mixed. And although I do know we nonetheless have weeks left to take pleasure in what’s left of the season, I’m already feeling shiny eyed across the reminiscences surrounding the summer season of 2023. It’s been such a beautiful one.
Right here’s a bit of peek at our most up-to-date household journey (and right here’s a submit impressed by a grown-up model of stated journey!)
{I taught her to yell “street tripppp” once we left and it was glorious <3}
{the minute we landed. It was raining, too. Precise magic.}
{indicators of summer season}
{dream situation}
{post-beach naps all the time hit in another way}
{the nostalgia}
{unlocked a section of parenting the place I can *truly* learn (elements of) a e-book or journal}
{this youngsters scavenger hunt was successful – we had a 3, 5 and seven yr outdated with us}
Thanks for indulging me <3
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