I see the little girl face hiding right there in plain sight in the grown up face with the black eyeliner, the 20-year-old concentration. Gosh, I miss the everyday with this girl.
And here's another snap, this one from back in the day. Just because. (I won't go into it because in the mood I'm in, I might cry. Suffice it to say, it all goes way too fast.)
you know none of us know for sure but I think you both have a very long time to come....the best of times they will be! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteYou're right of course. I heard someone say the other night, "Why do we waste time wishing life to be other than it is?" I was so struck by it. My children are grown but there is such wonder in who they are now, too. So yes. Much to enjoy.
DeleteYou teach me to savor the little things as they grow. Thank you for that.
ReplyDeleteDear Kimberly, I know you are paying attention. Those boys of yours shine because of it. xo
DeleteThey can cut the cord but they can't cut the cord.
ReplyDeleteI know you know.
Love to you both, you beautiful woman, you.
Ms. Moon, they love us still but their exciting life calls. I get that.
DeleteDon't it though...goes by way too fast. Now that I'm heading home, I'm missing my babies even more.
ReplyDeleteYolie, is is easier when the grand babies come along?
DeleteYou and your girl are beauties. That's my surface comment for the night. Sweet Jo
ReplyDeleteDear Sweet Jo, xo
DeleteI think most parents whose youngest kids are in college would agree with you! I do see the girl in there, though -- she's still with you. :)
ReplyDeleteSteve, it's so odd how i see all stages of my children's faces in their current face.
DeleteOh Angella, you made me cry a little bit. I remember those long long hours I would sit up at night breastfeeding and yawning and looking down on that tiny face, trying to imagine what she may look like in 5, 10, 15 years. Quite unable to imagine that the night and this feed may ever come to an end.
ReplyDeleteSabine, and here we are, watching them fly. Which means we did good, friend.
DeleteOh, that ache, So bittersweet.
ReplyDeleteBirdie, it is indeed. xo
DeleteI hate how it goes so fast. I hate it! There she is, still your little girl though. I see her too.
ReplyDeleteVesuvius, it's okay to hate it! How could we not? xo
DeleteIt does Angella, it does get just a little bit easier.
ReplyDeletexxoo