Today I found a newborn diaper tucked away between the pack-n-play instructions and other random pieces, like a monkey mobile, that I couldn’t cram into the carrying bag… so I shoved everything I could in it anyway and sandwiched the remaining stray parts between the velcro handles. And seriously, I cried. I cried not because of that still-in-new-condition-yet-too-small play yard, but I held that tiny little diaper and teared up. And then I went around and showed everyone that would look at me and listen… to which the women responded with an equally pitiful AWWWWWWW, and the men? Well, they just smiled a crooked smile and I’m sure were trying to decipher if I was really going to be okay or not.
The metamorphosis of my little babe into this walking, talking, feeding-himself toddler has been getting the better of me. I was the one that provided sole nourishment, his body falling into a motionless trance save the rhythmic breathing as his chubby little fingers comfortingly paw at my chest, and then comes the pause… the moment he exhales and looks up with lock-eyed gaze to babble something adorable offering a smile as the icebreaker – my favorite. And now? He is wrapping his little fingers tightly around the silver handle of our forks, happily stabbing his food until something sticks and shoveling it up to his toothy smile. Feeding himself.
I think I just started crying again.
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alicia says
Yes, the agonizing role of a mother… watching them grow up before your very eyes. And not being able to stop it.
Kristi {at} Live and Love...Out Loud says
Oh no. Now I’m crying. They just grow way too fast, don’t they? 🙁 He’s such a cutie, by the way. Awesome photos!
Michelle says
It’s so hard when they grow so fast… 🙁
Susie B. Homemaker says
Great pics. I can definitely relate! I have 3 girls and my youngest is now 20 mos. old and starting to potty train… I have no more babies. 🙁
Katja says
Oh yea – have been there! Cute pictures though!!! Greetings from Germany – Katja
Dagmar says
Why have I never been to your blog before? Or did you redesign it? I’d remember THIS! Great blog, super cute picture, and I can so relate. My little man will start kindergarten and is playing in his first soccer class. I want him to be this little forever, but I know that’s selfish 🙂
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Jenny says
We are going through the same thing now…the big fork gets me every time. Thankfully we have #2 on the way in a few months! ; )
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Jessica says
I am right.there.with.you. It’s funny I remember getting so excited about all the milestones Ethan would reach and reading books anticipating what would be next and how quickly he’d get there. With Lucas? I get excited, but I’m certainly not stressing when they come. And when they do? I clap, squeal…and then cry. It goes so much faster this time!
septembermom says
So cute! They do grow up too fast. My 14 year old is girl crazy. Am I ready for this???
Wendy says
Aww he’s so cute. Just focus on all that you have to look forward to and not dwell on the things that are over.
kneesandpaws says
I have never been too sentimental about not changing diapers, but I understand the depth of emotion that comes with the growing of children. It would be sad if they didn’t develop in the way that we expect them too. I know that you will celebrate each moment of growing. That is your way.
allenaim photography and design says
oh dear…I’m with you on the tiny diapers. I intentionally keep a few of the “n” size…they are only in them for like 2 WEEKS! I miss their tiny bums and even more their tiny poos 🙂
Does this mean you are thinking about a #3???
Stacy Uncorked says
Those transitions are always so bittersweet, aren’t they? I remember crying when I was putting away Princess Nagger’s onesies that she had outgrown. 🙂
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Lyuba @ Will Cook For Smiles says
Great pictures! My little man loves watermelons too!
Btw, I found newborn things in a pack-n-play the other day too, and welled up …where does the time go?
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christopher (twistedxtian) says
i totally understand. when my daughter was born 2 months ago we brought out the tiny diapers again and it made me well up. My son seems HUGE in comparison, and it made me realize how quickly he’s growing up.
Nessa says
Aww… finding the little tiny things really can put a mommy to tears. Eating with a big person’s fork!
Gerri says
Oh, bless you Honey…I had one of those moment today with my guy. It doesn’t stop…enjoy this new phase of his life. Love you. 😉
BusyWorkingMama says
What a cutie! I love the photos! Happy Wednesday!