Sometimes I forget how small my children are.
Sometimes I forget that all they really want is a cuddle, a blanket and a favourite teddy.
Sometimes I forget that I didn't like broccoli either when I was a child.
Sometimes I forget to be amazed by their smartness, love, cuteness and wonder at the world.
Sometimes I forget to put that lovely picture they brought home up on the fridge.
Sometimes I forget tell them how much I love them and how proud I am of them.
Sometimes I forget that reading one more chapter of a favourite story is more important that starting the dinner.
Sometimes I forget that when you are little, it is never too cold to eat ice cream.
Sometimes I forget that my children don't understand why I have to 'do jobs' and why we sometimes just have to go somewhere, right now.
Sometimes I forget that when you are little, it is much more exciting to hide under the kitchen table than to brush your teeth.
Sometimes I forget that it is quite a long walk to the village shops when you have little legs.
Sometimes I forget all these things. But today, as my children ran off enthusiastically to say hi to their new friends and strode confidently into their respective new schools, I remembered. So I thought I would write them down, to share with you.
Thanks for the reminder. I think I forget these quite a lot. xx
ReplyDeleteLovely post, thanku for reminding me :) X
ReplyDeleteOh dear, I'm so soppy. This post actually brought a tear to my eye. I think sometimes we all forget that childhood one big adventure and we are so fortunate to be able to share that adventure without little ones.
ReplyDeleteA timely reminder of some of the things we forget.
ReplyDeleteHazel
Very well said!
ReplyDeleteWe should never forget to encourage their sense of wonder...
That's absolutely spot on. I tend to forget too. Thanks for reminding me!
ReplyDeleteThat made me greet. Lovely words and a good reminder for us all. x
ReplyDeleteReally good 'sometimes'. Nice one
ReplyDeleteOh my this really made me cry - what a wonderful post. A reminder to us all
ReplyDeleteMade me laugh and cry all at the same time!
ReplyDelete"Sometimes I forget that when you are little, it is much more exciting to hide under the kitchen table than to brush your teeth." Particularly struck a cord! When hot and bothered tomorrow morning shall attempt to retrive your words of wisdom from fuddled brain! Thank you!
That is so very true - great post. I remind myself sometimes that I used to wind my Mum up by not doing my homework when she asked, and by saying I had brushed my teeth when I hadn't....a salutary lesson to all parents is not to forget what you were like as a child. It's always just history repeating itself. (not sure I'll be quite as laid back when little E is a teenager and behaving like I used to.....oh dear!)
ReplyDeleteOh HCM, you made me cry x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful reminder to all of us. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHazel, that is so lovely. And so very, very true.
ReplyDeleteLCM x
I needed the reminder too. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteahh that is lovely, I think we are all so guilty of forgetting and time passes way too quickly. Cheers for the reminder. Mich x
ReplyDeleteOh, thankyou! You brought a tear to my eye
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post. It is so easy to forget. Thanks for reminding me too.
ReplyDeleteLovely post. And I forget how little my 4 year old is because he's the 'big brother' to 2 others. I need to remind myself of that because I expect a lot from him sometimes. I hope your two are getting on okay at school.
ReplyDeleteOh Hello! Bring on the waterworks!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's just lovely. Thank you
ReplyDeleteYou know what, I do forget those too sometimes... Thanks for this x
ReplyDeletethank you!! Sometimes we do forget what it's like to be little. Thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteLovely! I so remember that when I was a kid I was sure I would always want to eat ice cream any time of year but now as a (boring) adult I just can't do it!
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Love it! It's easy to forget these things sometimes. Thanks for the reminder.
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Just what I needed to hear this afternoon, thanks.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the reminder...starting high school in a week and this makes me hold on to her little girl ways a little more.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely reminder. Sometimes we can get so caught up with life we forget to live the little things.
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I'll admit I have tears in my eyes after reading your post. It's so easy to remember how little they actually are sometimes.
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What a gorgeous post! I do forget these things sometimes and this provides a lovely perspective. I still think it is more exciting to hide under the kitchen table than clean my teeth! Thanks for Rewinding this weekend - it is lovely to have you join us x
ReplyDeleteI remember all these things from when I was a child - what lovely memories you have brought up for me.
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