Looking so big

Today we went for new haircuts. After the cuts and snips, my two handsome boys went to play outside the salon. While they were Running in the yard, I realized how emotional I've been this week. We started school back on Monday and all this week as I have watched the new kindergarteners across the hall, I realized that my Weston can be in that line next year. How can that be? It seems that just yesterday he was needing me for every little thing, only for this week (last night after his preschool open house where his teacher mentioned him being so ready for big school to be exact) he tells me not to lay with him at bedtime and to leave him laying by himself. He's never wanted that and always wanted to play with my hair while we talked about his day as he fell asleep. During that open house last night, I began thinking about how this could be the last preschool open house for him. Monday when I walked into school I thought to myself "next year I wouldn't be dropping him off at nanas in the mornings and He'll be walking in the school building with me". I'm so happy for how he loves to learn, has a passion for helping others, genuinely shows his love all the time. I'm proud that he has a village around him to help guide and lead him. Walker is making me equally emotional. 6 months from now we will be planning his 2nd birthday. How can this be? They looked so grown with their haircuts today. Such handsome boys that I can say are mine. I thank God every day for making me their mama and giving me every second that I have with them. I heard so many times before having them yang time really flies but man I didn't know what they meant. Especially after walker, it seems to speed past me. I had someone tell me recently a phrase that I say to myself all of the time now..."the days are long, but the years are so short". I'm not sure if truer words have ever Been spoken. The are growing, learning, and loving and though I wish time would stand still right now, I'm excited to see the boys they will become. (Even if I am a basket case of emotions throughout the process)