STAGES

The other day Ashlyn mentioned that she hadnt seen me in very many pictures. I am always the one behind the camera(I quite like it that way). Athough, later on down the road I dont want my kids to look back at photos and wonder where I was. Anyway on Sunday I told the kids to come outisde I wanted to get a picture with each one of them. It was hilarious! A was so willing and snuggly, Zach didn't fight it, but gave a quick smile and took off, and Brayden, well, I went to give him a big kiss on the check and, well, you can see his reaction.
I just love being a Mom and being there for all the different stages my kids go through. I truly miss them as babies and needing me for every little thing. Although those days were exhausting, they were so rewarding and worth it. I watch as my kids are getting older, the need for me to do everything diminishes and these little people take off on their own and become these amazing little people. I am still there for guidance, love and support, but it seems strange sometimes that they are so grown up, and it is all happening so fast. I don't really think I was prepared for this stage in my life, where now I get to focus on ME again. I have mixed emotions about it all, but I am Learning, growning and trying new things.(Life is good)