Trying not to BLINK

It's impossible NOT to blink in motherhood.




You bring home this tiny, helpless newborn, then - BLINK -

1. He's walking and playing, exerting independence, then - BLINK -

2. He's headed off to preschool and peeing in the potty, then - BLINK -

3. He's jumping from the side of the pool, free of floatation, making his own way within the water, then - BLINK -

4. He looks at the book and reads the words to me at night, then - BLINK -

5. He's tackling 100+ piece puzzles and 30-page Lego instructions...

I'm afraid to blink again.

I'm excited to blink again.

I know I will blink again. And when I do I will be amazed, proud and thrilled - just as I have been every other time.

Happy Birthday to my Wonderful, Loving, Funny, Smart and - BLINK - SIX year old boy!