Today was one of those days where I just wanted to capture each moment to hold onto for years and years to come. We celebrated Molly's 5th birthday complete with Sleeping Beauty's presence, five little princess friends (including Ellie, her best friend of all), a beautiful princess cake, and everything pink.
I wish you could have all been there to see Molly's face when she saw Sleeping Beauty walking up the drive way. She knew she was coming...in fact she's been planning this party for months. And it was just one of those days that couldn't have been more perfect in her eyes. Sleeping Beauty was as nice, beautiful, and enchanting as Molly had imagined. She and her friends so enjoyed listening to her story, dancing with her, and of course getting make-overs from Aurora herself!
As I watched Molly's face through the whole event I felt an overwhelming sense of joy. It was one of the moments that you imagined parenting would be like before you actually had kids : ) No really...most days are filled with details of life and the reality of how hard it is to raise children, that you often forget to really, REALLY enjoy them. Today was not one of those days...it was a day that I wanted to capture. I wanted to capture Molly just as she was today...joyful, happy, beautiful, innocent and not let her change at all.
I was once told that when raising young children, the days will often seem long, but the years will go by very quickly. Today was one of those times that this was once again a reality to me.
Seriously, it doesn't seem that long ago at all that Amy, Darcy, and I were all big and pregnant together...just waiting for these babies to make their arrivals. Yet, here I am five years later and pregnant with baby #3!
I know that I can't keep Molly as a five-year-old that is in awe of Sleeping Beauty forever. She will continue to grow just as she has over the last five years, and her interests will continue to change. But, this I can do...I can enjoy the moment. I often find myself longing for the next stage thinking it might be easier (HA!), yet as much as I cannot hold onto the past, I cannot speed up the future. So, I will treasure the now-moments, enjoy the memories of the past, and look forward to the fun we will share in the future. And, it was a great memory that was made today, and I really enjoyed each moment.
So, what is Molly like as a five-year-old...(she is now 5 as it is past midnight and officially her birthday):
Molly is a happy girl, yet she has set expectations about every situation it seems, and if those expectations are not met then drama often occurs. She is highly emotional and is often laughing or in tears. (I know, up to this point you may be thinking that I am mistakenly describing myself...like mom, like daughter!) She is very smart, and there is not much that gets past her. She is still a hard worker when trying to perfect new skills, but she is finally able to let herself fail a little in the learning without being too upset. She loves to dress up. She loves to watch Disney movies. She enjoys her gymnastics class and is often found standing on her head in the living room. Grandpa and Grandma's house is her favorite place (both here and in California). Elliana is her best friend. She really looks forward to playdates with friends. She loves art projects, coloring, and really anything creative. She is kind, polite, and includes others in her games and projects. She is so friendly and very easily makes friends. She is sometimes nervous about new situations or groups of people, but she is brave and tries new things. She loves Jesus and trusts in Him. She has told me this...another memory I treasure. She is a sweet, strong-willed, emotional, articulate, beautiful, incredible five-year-old.
Happy Birthday, Molly!
I wish you could have all been there to see Molly's face when she saw Sleeping Beauty walking up the drive way. She knew she was coming...in fact she's been planning this party for months. And it was just one of those days that couldn't have been more perfect in her eyes. Sleeping Beauty was as nice, beautiful, and enchanting as Molly had imagined. She and her friends so enjoyed listening to her story, dancing with her, and of course getting make-overs from Aurora herself!
As I watched Molly's face through the whole event I felt an overwhelming sense of joy. It was one of the moments that you imagined parenting would be like before you actually had kids : ) No really...most days are filled with details of life and the reality of how hard it is to raise children, that you often forget to really, REALLY enjoy them. Today was not one of those days...it was a day that I wanted to capture. I wanted to capture Molly just as she was today...joyful, happy, beautiful, innocent and not let her change at all.
I was once told that when raising young children, the days will often seem long, but the years will go by very quickly. Today was one of those times that this was once again a reality to me.
Seriously, it doesn't seem that long ago at all that Amy, Darcy, and I were all big and pregnant together...just waiting for these babies to make their arrivals. Yet, here I am five years later and pregnant with baby #3!
I know that I can't keep Molly as a five-year-old that is in awe of Sleeping Beauty forever. She will continue to grow just as she has over the last five years, and her interests will continue to change. But, this I can do...I can enjoy the moment. I often find myself longing for the next stage thinking it might be easier (HA!), yet as much as I cannot hold onto the past, I cannot speed up the future. So, I will treasure the now-moments, enjoy the memories of the past, and look forward to the fun we will share in the future. And, it was a great memory that was made today, and I really enjoyed each moment.
So, what is Molly like as a five-year-old...(she is now 5 as it is past midnight and officially her birthday):
Molly is a happy girl, yet she has set expectations about every situation it seems, and if those expectations are not met then drama often occurs. She is highly emotional and is often laughing or in tears. (I know, up to this point you may be thinking that I am mistakenly describing myself...like mom, like daughter!) She is very smart, and there is not much that gets past her. She is still a hard worker when trying to perfect new skills, but she is finally able to let herself fail a little in the learning without being too upset. She loves to dress up. She loves to watch Disney movies. She enjoys her gymnastics class and is often found standing on her head in the living room. Grandpa and Grandma's house is her favorite place (both here and in California). Elliana is her best friend. She really looks forward to playdates with friends. She loves art projects, coloring, and really anything creative. She is kind, polite, and includes others in her games and projects. She is so friendly and very easily makes friends. She is sometimes nervous about new situations or groups of people, but she is brave and tries new things. She loves Jesus and trusts in Him. She has told me this...another memory I treasure. She is a sweet, strong-willed, emotional, articulate, beautiful, incredible five-year-old.
Happy Birthday, Molly!
“Making the decision to have a child is momentous.
It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.”
-Elizabeth Stone
3 comments:
Beautifully said! Yes, so hard to believe it's been 5 years, Friend. What a ride!! Can't wait to do the next 5+ together. :)
Happy B-day Molly! What a beautiful post Kylene. Praying many more blessings on you as a mom and dear Molly as she grows up! Won't be long until sweet 16...
--Anna
Thank you my dear daughter for the posts (the School project and the Birthday). Your words are a tribute to her for years to come.
Love, Mom
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