[Becca]

Every mother (parent?) has these moments, I guess.

When you look at your child and realize they are no longer a baby/toddler anymore. I just sent Mikaelynn upstairs to change. She wanted to ride her bike, but had on a dress and tights.

She came down wearing boot cut jeans, a polo tee, and ballet flats. OMG, what happened to my daughter? Just that simple clothing change and she looks like she's ready to start Kindergarten any day. She's 4, by the way. I guess I should have seen this moment coming, but it still makes me weepy.

I took a bunch of photos for her today for my photography group - guess I should use this moment and scrap something about this moment, huh?

[Canyon Momma]

There are those moments all along the way until one day you will see her in her wedding dress. Look out for the water works then!

[J9Buckles]

My dd called me to come to the mall where she works, last night, so she could get my opinion on a dress for her bridesmaids this fall. Talk about a moment! LOL

[AmandaFace]

i had one of those moments the other day when i got a letter from the school my son will be attending kindergarten this year.

[KBT]

It is amazing when we have these moments... so emotional, so precious. And you never expect them. Take a moment to at least journal it if you can! Capture it and treasure it!

[PurpleJAF]

Most definitely scrap that moment. You know, you don't just have one "he/she's not a baby any more. I've noticed that those moments happen every time Cameron does another "grown up" thing, and they all make you weepy.

Enjoy these precious moments. They go by so fast!

[April Showers]

Yeah, they do grow fast, I just took a bunch of photos of my oldest, hard to believe she just turned 20!!!

[Tina M]

Oh my goodness! how cute! you are sooooo lucky to have these moments, catch them all!
can't wait to see them!

[PurpleJAF]

April Showers, on May 2 2008, 07:44 PM, said:

Yeah, they do grow fast, I just took a bunch of photos of my oldest, hard to believe she just turned 20!!!

Oh, April, I look at that picture and don't see someone old enough to have a 20 year old!

[trishy]

I know exactly what you are saying Becca. My oldest was reading my youngest a book the other day and I thought "when did THAT happen?!", made me a bit proud and sad all at once.

[CRS]

I'm going through this now. When did my 3 1/2 year old get that big? When did she start having conversations with me about things other than Dora? My oldest is almost done with kindergarten and reads pretty well now. How did that happen??

[needadietcoke]

Yesterday my kids dragged out all the scrapbooks and were looking at them, so I sat sown and looked, too! Wow. . . they really do change fast! That adorable little blue-eyed boy holding his new baby brother will turn 15 and 12 this month. Scary.

[Kricket]

Boy, I've been there with my 3 kids but the other day I realized that
my 12 year old Grandson is taller then me and not a little guy anymore.
They all grow up way to fast.

[regulargal]

Such a scrap-able moment! My dd is at the stage where she's still showing baby signs (wants to be rocked at times) and at the same time acts like a real lady (she'll be 3 later this month). It's good that you captured this moment by posting here - you'll never forget it now, especially if you do a LO as well. I find I notice all these little things but if I don't write them down or take a pic, the fast-pace of our life just wipes it away it seems. I have to start writing and recording more of these precious moments!

[sheriL]

Yup, I know what you mean - my latest moment was going on the big tour of the middle school with my oldest. She can't be old enough to be headed across the street to the big school (especially when I still recognize some of the teachers from when I was there, lol!)

[DDecker]

Try this one on for size..........

dd found a car on line
took car to our mechanic for inspection - it passed
applied for a loan, did not need a co-signer
call insurance company for rates
bargained the sales guy down to what she wanted
closed the deal and will take possession next week
called dad (not MOM) to tell him she was getting new/used car

is she officially an adult now?

Oh and my sis called to tell me her little guy asked and used the potty last night! LOL

Milestones all!

[AKP81]

Becca, I totally understand what you are saying. My 5 year old lost her two bottom teeth and it just really struck me at how fast they grow up so this really struck a cord with me.

It is such a bittersweet feeling to see them growing up and doing well, but having to let go at that same time. Just cherish these days and take lost of pictures like you are doing. You still have many years to enjoy her!

[goofyemt96]

Funny Becca, I had one of those this morning when i realized in a month my baby will be 10!! Cherish the moments and scrap away!!