I cannot believe this is going to be our baby girl’s 2nd Christmas. As we were cuddling on the couch yesterday, I felt the tears start to form.
These were tears of joy and sadness. I’m sad that she is growing up, but I love it at the same time. Her innocence to the world amazes me, but it won’t be here forever.
Whether I like it or not, she is going to grow up.
Cassie Pigg
At some point, she is going to experience the heartache of life. Her friends might betray her. She will experience the heartbreak of losing her first love. She is going to feel the grief of loved ones passing.
As her mom, I want to do everything in my power to shield her from these experiences, but I can’t. These experiences are going to be the building blocks of her life. Without the heartache, we can’t know the joy.
At that moment yesterday, I felt the weight of her innocence and what was to come. I know this is the last Christmas that she will still be 1. We go through the excitement of all the firsts. We also experience the heartache of the realization that the firsts only come once.
Momin aint easy.
If you struggle like me, embrace every moment you can. Focus on the love and the laughter because someday the heart-wrenching tears will come.
Love your babies. Their innocence doesn’t last forever.
