Later you will inevitably unexpectedly find a cache of forgotten pictures and be staggered by how little they were, how perfect they were, and how much you wish you could have just chilled out a whole lot more. Because they were with their program, they got it, were all over it, handled it, waited for it, dealt with it, and oh so sadly, it all hurried along in a blur of love you can scarcely comprehend.
And still you know you're: expecting too much, being too critical, needing to chill, and watching it fly.
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Oh, well said! Beautiful, beautiful pictures too.
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And it goes on such a long time too--a lifetime. John and Dan are in their 30s now, and I see pictures of them from college, and what babies they were, heading out into the world.
Those two were also so annoyed with their sisters when they were 25 and the sisters were 20. I told them they're not done yet. They're 20 year olds! As you also were! They're going to get a lot better.
Five years later they can't believe how great those sisters have become--reasonable, considerate, FUN.
As my own mother continues to parent me, I want that book, Katherine, about how raising kids doesn't really end as much as the relationships just evolve, and what does it mean to be a parent to other adults? Eventually I may have to just write the damned thing myself.
Back to look at your babies again, even though these pictures make my eyes sting. THANK YOU. love you, Val
"Eventually I may have to just write the damned thing myself." Please Val, and hurry! We need that book from you!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove you too <3 K