Molly turns one today and for some asinine reason I cannot type that without crying. Shoot. I will not be sad when there are no more diapers to change in this house, no more sticky hands to keep from unrolling every roll of toilet paper. I will not miss getting up for the early morning feeding and planning around two daily naps. I long for the day when I can start thinking about what comes next.
But not today.
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Thank you for your kind comments on my last post. Your understanding and encouragement is kind of rare, especially on the internet, and it makes a big difference in my life. Thank you.
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Happy Birthday Mollster!
I can’t believe she’s turning one! Holy cow!
Happy Birthday Molly! I feel the same way about my almost-one-year old. Do they have to grow so fast? Can’t wait to see you guys!!
Such great girls, but only four?
How ironic that I was looking for cute sister missionary clothes when I found your blog and read your post on the new dressing guidelines, I guess I was too late to comment so I’m just going to do it on this one. I am going to be as sister missionary soon and found the new guidelines page to be very helpful. I see where you are coming from though, I live in Utah county and find myself getting so caught up in what I wear…it’s embarrassing. I know that I am in a bad place when I start to judge people by what they wear….which is also very embarrassing to admit. I did notice that a lot of the shoes and skirts were very expensive but I like that they are showing you can add a little flare and personality to what you wear but it really bothers me that I have started to spend way to much on clothes and way to much time in front of the mirror. I wish I could not…..
Hugs! As much as it hurts when they grow, it also means more wonderful days ahead. I think the best for me was when my kids began to have kids. Watching my kids as parents is so special!
Rachel, it sounds like you’ll be a great missionary because a) you’re preparing mindfully (I hate the word “mindfully” but can’t think how else to say it), and b) you can see both sides of the issue. I really think the key to all of life (I also love sweeping generalizations
) is empathy, for missionaries and parents and etc. Good luck!
Knowing that I’ll have grandkids someday (and not so far in the future) is the only thing that makes them growing up okay. And I tell myself since I’m the mom instead of the mother-in-law that I’ll get lots of baby time.