If you would have told me...

four years ago when I had a 9 month old a 17 month old and a 2 1/2 year old while I was in the mist of diapers, crying, cooing, peek-a-boo, making bottles (one soy for Angelia & one formula for Michael), giving baths to three babies who all fit in the tub and loved it, had gates to protect them from falling down the stairs, when we watched Thomas the Tank Engine over and over (because it was Deonna's favorite)...oh, wait I still do since Michael loves trains, or that someday my family room would be for sitting and enjoying company rather than full of "entertainment" for my babies that some day soon you will find yourself all alone in an empty house, I would have laughed!

This morning after I took Michael to his pre-school and waited in line with my three oldest for the bus...I find myself ALONE.  I would have never, ever thought that time could really, truly go so fast!

I love having older children, I love how they try to explore their independence (sometimes successfully and sometimes not).  I love how they miss me when they are at school.  I love how they get excited to show me what they've done all day while we were apart.

My mom has often says "You're gonna miss this" (listen to the song with the same title by Trace Adkins and enjoy).  How I miss my little babies but how I love my big, growing, kids.  I hope I can lead them in the path of righteousness and not too astray!  My greatest blessings are all in the hands of strangers right now.  May God watch over them and keep them safe!

I am off to clean the garage...not because I have a 2 hour window while my babies sleep but because I have SEVEN hours before the bus brings them home.  I hope times slows just a little...I waited my whole life to be a mom and I need more time to enjoy it!