A has her first tooth. J is starting to use the potty. M is going to be FIVE in the fall. Time is quickly passing.
I have to admit that while I was ecstatic when M potty-trained, I am a bit nostalgic about J. Is he really old enough for no more diapers? Have two-and-a-half-years already gone by?
And A. Just yesterday it seems she was born in my bed, and in my bed tonight I discovered her little tooth poking through.
I try my best to savor the fleeting moments of their childhood. Everywhere it seems friends and strangers remind me how evanescent this time is. How even though some days may seem so long, the years are so short. How even though these early years are so intense, they will be so fondly missed. How even though all we want to do is go, all we must do is stop.
And watch.
And remember.
Hi Kerry,
ReplyDeleteI want to say that you have a wonderful blog. I am a former teacher (and econ undergrade major!) who stumbled across your blog while doing research on moving back into the city with kids. My husband and I moved out of the city 3 years ago and while we have great public schools and big yards we feel like our kids (even under 3) are missing out on so much. In addition, as an attachment parent I shocked the other stay at home moms by nursing my oldest past his 1st B-day. I read back on a bunch of your blogs over the last year and find your story to be inspiring to our desire to return to the city. So many people think we are nuts. Thank you so much for having such an open and refreshing blog.
-Ayn
Ayn, thank you so much for your sweet comment. I am delighted that you like the blog and that you are inspired to move back to the city with your kids! The city is such an amazing place to raise a family. I would also encourage you to check out the "Adventures in Lakeschooling" blog (see my sidebar of favorite blogs). The family moved from a house in the suburbs to a condo in Chicago and enjoy all that the city offers their kids. Please stay in touch! -Kerry
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