Time Marches On

Life, we all take it for granted. We go through the motions of our daily life not really thinking about how special certain moments are until they've passed and it's too late to do what you should have done with that moment. I'm trying to make each and every moment special. I'm trying not to yell at my kids for doing things they know they shouldn't do. I'm trying to be happy for my husband when he gets to go have fun while I work my tail off and not be jealous or complain about it. But life is passing me by in the meantime and I need to be more cognizant of every single moment. My oldest son turns 18 in 2 days, my oldest daughter is going into the police academy, and my baby will be 7.  I can not even fathom all that. Where did the time go?? I will enjoy every tiny second of every day I get to be these kids' mom, because in no time, they will all be gone and I will wonder if I really was in the moment with them. I just hope they leave our house with more happy memories then upsetting ones. I pray that they know I love them with all my heart and I am proud of them no matter what they do in life. I only wish them happiness and love and the ability to cope with whatever life throws at them. And if they are unhappy, or feel unloved, or can't deal with life, then I hope they know I'm here. I'll always be here because they are my breath.