Stop Growing Up So Fast!

I love that my kids are becoming more independent. It makes many aspects of our lives easier when they can brush their own teeth, bathe themselves, change their own clothes, or make their own dinner. These are the tiny accomplishments that we celebrate as parents. "Hey, I taught them that!" But yesterday, I took a nap while we were at the park, and literally woke up to Kea riding a skateboard on his own! Evidently, Cameron had taught him while I was snoozing. Note to self: No more napping on the job.

Kudos to Cameron for being a good big brother and teaching him new skills!

They say kids grow up too fast. And apparently, my kids don't mess around when it comes to that. Blink or you'll miss it...or in my case, nap and you'll miss it!

I know my kids will always need us, because heaven knows I still need my parents! But I just wish this independence thing wouldn't start so early sometimes. I definitely baby Kea more, since he's the youngest. But even he tells me when I ask him why he keeps growing up so fast, "because it's a part of life." Someone, hand me the tissues, please.