I’ve decided to do something a bit different for this week’s Living Arrows and use this picture of the boys. This is the view I see most; the back of their heads. Look familiar to anyone? Whether it’s because they’re running away from me or they’re looking ahead at something that is far more fascinating than my face, it makes me miss the parent facing pushchair days. Oh boy does that feel like a long time ago.
I miss that.
I miss that they don’t want to see me like that any more. I miss that I don’t get to look down on their faces when they’ve fallen asleep being pushed along. I miss that they don’t want to be cooed and ahhed at – they just want to run off and roar at a pigeon instead. I miss that I can tuck them in all snug. I miss that they were in the same place I left them if I turned my back for more than a second. I miss the ease of having a baby. I miss my babies. I really miss by babies.
I miss my babies but I am more in love with my growing boys. They are growing up together. Don’t get me wrong they have their moments with each other but individually they make me burst. Ok, sometimes with rage but mostly with pride! I love their personalities, I love the little quirky things they do and they are mine. All mine.
Oh bless boys will be boys, I see the back of my sons head most the time too.
I had frequent photos of mine running or cycling or scooting away from me, it’s so bittersweet isn’t it? #LivingArrows
Love this photo, it is a pretty familiar view! And you’ve made me ever so slightly broody reading this, I really do miss that baby stage. x #LivingArrows
Oh I love this post Jade. I can relate so much. I miss the babies that Athena and Troy were, and those sleepy cuddles and their faces the first time they’d see me in the morning. But I love the children they have become. Such a lovely post x
Oh I know what you mean! It’s so good that you can remember and miss their babyhood but love and enjoy the way they’re growing up, sometimes it’s hard to do both. So many exciting adventures ahead x
Ah yes, the backs of heads. I have many photos like that as well, and I’m sure we’ll have plenty more in future! #livingarrows
I totally get this! I wish we could keep them facing us forever and have a little chat now they are older X #LivingArrows
I totally feel you on this. I miss having little babies – where everyone would coo at them, and not give you dirty looks when they dare to speak haha. I must admit I still parent face Parker… totally for my benefit too! xx
It’s bittersweet, it’s wonderful watching your children grow up but you do miss those baby days. #LivingArrows
I know this feeling they grow up way to fast they go from wanting you to do everything for them to been so independent. I am seeing this view more and more it’s making me sad Jess is growing up so fast.
Charlotte