Growing

I have a 3 year old! As of yesterday, February 16, 2011, my son, Zac, is 3! I've seen this coming. I can count. So, why does it catch me off guard every time my sweet babies turn a year older?? Zac has gone from this:




To This:
In absolutely no time at all.

I try not to get too sentimental about my kids growing up. After all, that is what life is about. We grow, we change, we mature. I try to just enjoy every moment; to revel in their discoveries and accomplishments; but every once in a while it gets me. Every once in a while, I just want them to stay babies. I remind myself I am only almost 30. I have so much life ahead of me. So much time to enjoy every single milestone. So...Happy Birthday Zac! I will not be sad...I will celebrate with you!

As Madelyn reminds me: "But I have to grow up, Mommy, Jesus wants me to get big and grow up."
She is right.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11