Just reminiscing...

I know I say this way too much, but it seems to be a theme among my friends recently. I keep hearing about how life is so hard. The kids wear you down. We're tired. There's no time for me. I agree with all of those things... BUT, I also see the brevity of this season in my life. I'm trying to take it all in and savor each moment. I look back and see my three boys and wonder where in the world did the time go.

I think back to when Dylan was born. My little "peanut" who was smaller than our cabbage patch doll. He's riding his bike already! I remember laboring through the first year just trying to get adjusted to being a mom and working. Sleepless nights and early mornings. And my days at work, they seemed to go forever. It really was a nightmare... But I got through it. Just a season.

Jordan was the poster child for smiling babies. He loved to snuggle and coo. He's running and jumping with no fears in the world. He'll pick up any bug or critter he can find. He's not talking, but he says more than words could explain when he looks at me with eyebrows raised. I know we'll look back very soon and wonder what happened to our quiet, insightful child. Just another season.

Gavin's 5 MONTHS today!!! Okay, I might need to wipe some tears because I just can't believe it. I just had him yesterday! He's another very smiley baby. For those of you who haven't met him yet or don't see him often... Most of my friends say that he never cries. I don't think I've heard him really screaming yet. (Now I hope it doesn't start today!) I am truly cherishing each minute. It is such a precious time holding him and feeding him. He's already rolling and very social. Soon he'll be moving around and not want much of me. So even though it's demanding and hard work, it's only for a season.

And not only are my kids years flying by. I am getting older too. Sometimes you think you can just do your thing and pick back up where you left off when all of this craziness is over. Well, there's a lot that I don't even have an interest in anymore. For example... I used to LOVE soccer. Thought I'd want to play in some capacity forever. I can tell you that I don't think I could hack it now. I know what Mom meant when she said, "I've had 3 kids." I'm there. One day these c-section days and recovery years will be over. Who knows... maybe I'll join a league for old people when my kids are grown!!! HAHA. It's only for a season right?!

So, when people ask how I can stay so calm and relaxed when my house seems so crazy and wild with all these boys. It's because I know that soon all of this will be over. My house will be quiet and I'll be wishing it back.